Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-11-25

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Lanchester Community Free School, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HD, in the Watford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 November 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Watford oversees 994 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Watford is 4.7 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Lanchester Community Free School, Hempstead Road, Watford
Postcode
WD17 3HD
Local Authority
Watford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1359028

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School?

Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Watford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School last inspected?

Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School was last inspected on 2024-11-25. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School located?

Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School is located at Lanchester Community Free School, Hempstead Road, Watford , WD17 3HD, in the Watford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WD17 postcode area.