West Dulwich Day Nursery \& Pre -School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lambeth
West Dulwich Day Nursery \& 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: 226D Gipsy Road, London, SE27 9RB
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts West Dulwich Day Nursery \& 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ← West Dulwich Day Nursery \& 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
- 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 West Dulwich Day 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 West Dulwich Day Nursery \& Pre -School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always inclusive ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 56 Westow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about West Dulwich Day Nursery \& Pre -School
What is West Dulwich Day Nursery \& Pre -School's food hygiene rating?
West Dulwich Day Nursery \& Pre -School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 25 March 2025.
Is West Dulwich Day Nursery \& 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 West Dulwich Day Nursery \& Pre -School last inspected?
West Dulwich Day Nursery \& Pre -School was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months 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 West Dulwich Day Nursery \& 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 West Dulwich Day Nursery \& 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 West Dulwich Day Nursery \& Pre -School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects West Dulwich Day 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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