Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waltham Forest
Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Chingford Foundation School 31 Nevin Drive, Chingford, E4 7LT
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 131 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 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 Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation 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 Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney's Sea Food Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Aurora Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bar One Twenty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Amara Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
Questions about Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School
What is Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School's food hygiene rating?
Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School last inspected?
Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Olive Dining at Chingford Foundation 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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