Kingswood Early Years Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Merton
Kingswood Early Years Nursery 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
This is a fresh result: Kingswood Early Years Nursery was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Merton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Merton ratings →
Address: Mitcham Library 157 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 2YR
How this rating has changed
Kingswood Early Years Nursery has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 19 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Merton
That puts Kingswood Early Years Nursery among the 1,042 places in Merton holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,042 | 81% | ← Kingswood Early Years Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 178 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 312 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 Kingswood Early Years Nursery 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 Kingswood Early Years Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Paris Corner Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| AFIA Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Abbys Grill Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abel & Cole Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Acorn Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Kingswood Early Years Nursery
What is Kingswood Early Years Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Kingswood Early Years Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Merton Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Kingswood Early Years Nursery 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 Kingswood Early Years Nursery last inspected?
Kingswood Early Years Nursery was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Merton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kingswood Early Years Nursery?
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 Kingswood Early Years Nursery compare to other places in Merton?
81% of the 1,280 rated food businesses in Merton hold the top rating of 5, and Kingswood Early Years Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Merton Council inspects Kingswood Early Years Nursery 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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Kingswood Early Years Nursery is one of 258 rated food businesses in Mitcham. See every hygiene rating in Mitcham →
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