Stepping Stones Care Services food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Stepping Stones Care Services holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Nant y Fedwen, Banwen, Neath, SA10 9LY
How it compares in Powys
That puts Stepping Stones Care Services among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Stepping Stones Care Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Stepping Stones Care Services none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Stepping Stones Care Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coelbren Junction Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Cig Y Tir Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coelbren Miners Welfare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Banwen News Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Maesmarchog Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Springboard Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Post Office and Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| The Meat and Greet Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Care Services
What is Stepping Stones Care Services's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Care Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Stepping Stones Care Services safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stepping Stones Care Services last inspected?
Stepping Stones Care Services was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones Care Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stepping Stones Care Services compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones Care Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Stepping Stones Care Services and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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