Bright Star Day Nursery

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-10-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Bright Star Day Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 3 Walthamstow Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 8ST, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Waltham Forest oversees 1,992 registered food businesses, of which 71% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Waltham Forest is 4.0 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
3 Walthamstow Avenue, Chingford, London
Postcode
E4 8ST
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1357806

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bright Star Day Nursery?

Bright Star Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Waltham Forest.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Bright Star Day Nursery last inspected?

Bright Star Day Nursery was last inspected on 2025-10-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Bright Star Day Nursery improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Bright Star Day Nursery located?

Bright Star Day Nursery is located at 3 Walthamstow Avenue, Chingford, London , E4 8ST, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the E4 postcode area.