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The Nest Pre-School food hygiene rating

Caring Premises · Lambeth

The Nest 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 15 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: Longfield Hall, Knatchbull Road, London, SE5 9QY

How it compares in Lambeth

That puts The Nest Pre-School among the 1,473 places in Lambeth holding top marks, 61% 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.

Every rated food business in Lambeth
5 out of 5 1,473 61% ← The Nest Pre-School
4 out of 5 535 22%
3 out of 5 238 10%
2 out of 5 76 3%
1 out of 5 72 3%
0 out of 5 4 <1%

A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 The Nest 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 The Nest Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 14 March 2026
After school club Retailers - other 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 14 June 2024
Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 16 September 2024
Abacus Nursery School School/college/university 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 20 January 2026
A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 15 May 2025
Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 19 January 2026
500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 20 December 2025
Ackee Tree Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 4 January 2025

Questions about The Nest Pre-School

What is The Nest Pre-School's food hygiene rating?

The Nest Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 15 September 2017.

Is The Nest 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 The Nest Pre-School last inspected?

The Nest Pre-School was last inspected on 15 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at The Nest Pre-School?

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 The Nest Pre-School compare to other places in Lambeth?

61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Nest Pre-School is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Lambeth Council inspects The Nest 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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