Early steps day nursery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Early steps day nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 101-105, Lorrimore Road, London, SE17 3LZ, in the Southwark local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 October 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. Southwark oversees 3,335 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Southwark is 4.6 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
101-105, Lorrimore Road, London
Postcode
SE17 3LZ
Local Authority
Southwark
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
588930

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Early steps day nursery?

Early steps day nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Southwark.

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 Early steps day nursery last inspected?

Early steps day nursery was last inspected on 2024-10-16. 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 Early steps day nursery located?

Early steps day nursery is located at 101-105, Lorrimore Road, London , SE17 3LZ, in the Southwark local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE17 postcode area.