Buckingham First Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harrow
Buckingham First 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
The rating dates from 8 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 12 Buckingham Road, Edgware, HA8 6LZ
How it compares in Harrow
That puts Buckingham First Nursery among the 951 places in Harrow holding top marks, 61% 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 | 951 | 61% | ← Buckingham First Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 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 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 Buckingham First 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 Buckingham First Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Delivery 24x7 / 24x7 Alcohol, Vape, cigarettes Distributors/Transporters | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Aviv Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| ABC Kidz Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| At Nanas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Baskin Robbins Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Amaretto Ristorante & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Aroma Bakerky Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Basar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Buckingham First Nursery
What is Buckingham First Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Buckingham First Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Buckingham First 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 Buckingham First Nursery last inspected?
Buckingham First Nursery was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Buckingham First Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buckingham First Nursery compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and Buckingham First Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Buckingham First 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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