Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Waltham Forest
Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary 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
This is a fresh result: Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary School was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Longshaw Primary Academy School 18 Longshaw Road, Chingford, E4 6LH
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary 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% | ← Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary 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 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 Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary 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 Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney's Sea Food Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Aurora Cakes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 1 The Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bar One Twenty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Breeze Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Brown Eagle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
Questions about Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary School
What is Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary 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 Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary School last inspected?
Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary School was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary 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 Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary 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 Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Taylorshaw at Longshaw Primary 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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