Surestart Childrens Centre

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Surestart Childrens Centre is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Epping Forest Community Church Grosvenor Hall, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2LG, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 August 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. Epping Forest oversees 1,075 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Epping Forest 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
Epping Forest Community Church Grosvenor Hall, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, Essex
Postcode
IG10 2LG
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
554256

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Surestart Childrens Centre?

Surestart Childrens Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Epping Forest.

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 Surestart Childrens Centre last inspected?

Surestart Childrens Centre was last inspected on 2025-08-27. 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 Surestart Childrens Centre located?

Surestart Childrens Centre is located at Epping Forest Community Church Grosvenor Hall, Grosvenor Drive, Loughton, Essex , IG10 2LG, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IG10 postcode area.