Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Waltham Forest
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: Hawkwood Lodge 66 Yardley Lane, Chingford, E4 7RS
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 428 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 130 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School 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 Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Aurora Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bar One Twenty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Barney's Sea Food Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
Questions about Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School
What is Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School 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 Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School last inspected?
Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,864 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Chingford Forest Day Nursery and Pre-School 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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