Abbs Cross Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Havering
Abbs Cross Day Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: 156 Suttons Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4LY
How it compares in Havering
In Havering, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Abbs Cross Day Nursery sits behind roughly 1,180 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,180 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 325 | 20% | ← Abbs Cross Day Nursery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Abbs Cross Day Nursery 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 Abbs Cross Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Albany School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Angeli Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Aozora Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Broadway Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Adana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Bento Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Atlantis BBQ and Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Abbs Cross Day Nursery
What is Abbs Cross Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Abbs Cross Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Havering Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Abbs Cross Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbs Cross Day Nursery last inspected?
Abbs Cross Day Nursery was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abbs Cross Day Nursery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbs Cross Day Nursery compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, while Abbs Cross Day Nursery holds a 4. 325 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Abbs Cross Day Nursery 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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