Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westminster
Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: Paddington College for Further Education Essendine Road, London, W9 2LR
How it compares in Westminster
In Westminster, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School sits behind roughly 3,663 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 848 | 16% | ← Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 446 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & 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 Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acklam 242 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Abacus Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| 104 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| 5dB Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Adam on the Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Accent Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School
What is Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westminster Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School last inspected?
Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,235 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School holds a 4. 848 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & 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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