5 Steps Community Nursery
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
5 Steps Community Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Five Steps Community Nursery, 15 Lambourne Grove, London, SE16 2RR, in the Lewisham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — 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. Lewisham oversees 2,470 registered food businesses, of which 68% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lewisham is 4.4 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.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of 5 Steps Community Nursery?
5 Steps Community Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lewisham.
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 5 Steps Community Nursery last inspected?
5 Steps Community Nursery was last inspected on 2025-11-26. 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 5 Steps Community Nursery located?
5 Steps Community Nursery is located at Five Steps Community Nursery, 15 Lambourne Grove, London , SE16 2RR, in the Lewisham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE16 postcode area.