Barkantine Community Nursery Kitchen

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-25
Rating changed from 4 since 2023-12-04

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Barkantine Community Nursery Kitchen is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Barkantine Nursery, 105a Mellish Street, London, E14 8PR, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 February 2026, 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Tower Hamlets oversees 3,172 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tower Hamlets is 4.5 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 4 December 2023.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Barkantine Nursery, 105a Mellish Street, London
Postcode
E14 8PR
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
86936

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2023-12-04

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Barkantine Community Nursery Kitchen?

Barkantine Community Nursery Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tower Hamlets.

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 Barkantine Community Nursery Kitchen last inspected?

Barkantine Community Nursery Kitchen was last inspected on 2026-02-25. 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 Barkantine Community Nursery Kitchen located?

Barkantine Community Nursery Kitchen is located at Barkantine Nursery, 105a Mellish Street, London , E14 8PR, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the E14 postcode area.