Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Epping Forest
Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 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: 191 Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5DJ
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables among the 760 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 | 760 | 84% | ← Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables 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 Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill County Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables
What is Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables's food hygiene rating?
Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables last inspected?
Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables was last inspected on 2 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 Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables?
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 Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Queens Pre-School @ The Old Stables 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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