Pencil Pots Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Redbridge
Pencil Pots Day Nursery 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
This is a fresh result: Pencil Pots Day Nursery was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
82% of rated food businesses in Redbridge score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Redbridge ratings →
Address: 321 The Drive, IG1 3PW
How this rating has changed
Pencil Pots Day Nursery was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Pencil Pots Day Nursery among the 1,200 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 67% 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 | 1,200 | 67% | ← Pencil Pots Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 354 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 Pencil Pots 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 Pencil Pots Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artful Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Adele Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Ashurst Drive Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Pencil Pots Day Nursery
What is Pencil Pots Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Pencil Pots Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Pencil Pots Day Nursery 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 Pencil Pots Day Nursery last inspected?
Pencil Pots Day Nursery was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pencil Pots Day Nursery?
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 Pencil Pots Day Nursery compare to other places in Redbridge?
67% of the 1,804 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Pencil Pots Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Pencil Pots 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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Pencil Pots Day Nursery is one of 20 rated food businesses in Cranbrook. See every hygiene rating in Cranbrook →
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