Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harlow
Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc 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 12 January 2026, 6 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: Church Langley Community Centre, Church Langley Way, Harlow, CM17 9TG
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc 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 Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Langley Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2011 |
| Church Langley Pre-School Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Church Langley Primary School School/college/university | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Compass Group (Eurest) At Raytheon Systems Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Changing Lives Community Services Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Coffee Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Chahil Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2009 |
Questions about Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School
What is Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc 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 Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School last inspected?
Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc Pre-School holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Langley Rangers Activity Club & Noah's Arc 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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