First Tiny Steps Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
First Tiny Steps Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Temple Of Light Christian Spiritualist Church, 221 New Road, Chatham, ME4 4QA
How it compares in Medway
That puts First Tiny Steps Pre-School among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← First Tiny Steps Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 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 Very 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 First Tiny Steps Pre-School 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 First Tiny Steps Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| BB's Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
Questions about First Tiny Steps Pre-School
What is First Tiny Steps Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
First Tiny Steps Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 27 April 2023.
Is First Tiny Steps Pre-School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Tiny Steps Pre-School last inspected?
First Tiny Steps Pre-School was last inspected on 27 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Tiny Steps Pre-School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Tiny Steps Pre-School compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and First Tiny Steps Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects First Tiny Steps Pre-School 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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