Essex Road Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Islington
Essex Road Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 October 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: Essex Road Pre-School, Unit 1 Common Room, Walter Sickert Community Centre, N1 2FB
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Essex Road Pre-School sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← Essex Road Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Essex Road 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 Essex Road Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Essex Road Pre-School
What is Essex Road Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Essex Road Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Essex Road Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essex Road Pre-School last inspected?
Essex Road Pre-School was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Essex Road Pre-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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Essex Road Pre-School compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while Essex Road Pre-School holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Essex Road 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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