Ellie's Nursery Epping food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Epping Forest
Ellie's Nursery Epping holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ellie's Nursery, 230 High Street, Epping, CM16 4AP
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Ellie's Nursery Epping among the 764 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 84% | ← Ellie's Nursery Epping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 156 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ellie's Nursery Epping none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ellie's Nursery Epping, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Louise Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Church's Pork Butchers ltd Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Oxfam Books & Music Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Ltd Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Funky Monk Hotel, Restaurant, bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| George & Dragon Caring Premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
Questions about Ellie's Nursery Epping
What is Ellie's Nursery Epping's food hygiene rating?
Ellie's Nursery Epping has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Ellie's Nursery Epping safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ellie's Nursery Epping last inspected?
Ellie's Nursery Epping was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ellie's Nursery Epping?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ellie's Nursery Epping compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 913 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Ellie's Nursery Epping is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Ellie's Nursery Epping and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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