Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newham
Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: Chestnut Nursery School, 124 Chestnut Avenue, Forest Gate, E7 0JJ
How it compares in Newham
That puts Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) among the 1,194 places in Newham holding top marks, 49% 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 | 1,194 | 49% | ← Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 384 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 216 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 229 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 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 Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) 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 Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Alpam Homes The Chace Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Asda Express Greggs Aldersbrook Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Ali Catering And Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Aldersbrook Children's Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| A1 Kebabish Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
Questions about Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use)
What is Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use)'s food hygiene rating?
Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newham Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) 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 Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) last inspected?
Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,437 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, and Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) is one of 337 rated food businesses in Forest Gate. See every hygiene rating in Forest Gate →
Newham inspects and rates 2,666 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Newham →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.newham.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →