Stepping Stones Short Stay School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
Stepping Stones Short Stay 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
This is a fresh result: Stepping Stones Short Stay School was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4HT
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Stepping Stones Short Stay School among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Stepping Stones Short Stay School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 64 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Short Stay 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 Stepping Stones Short Stay School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Goose Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bowerham Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Countrystyle Meats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Giggles Play and Adventure Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bowerham Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| BP Bowling Green Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Caterplus Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Brookdale Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Short Stay School
What is Stepping Stones Short Stay School's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Short Stay School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Stepping Stones Short Stay 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 Stepping Stones Short Stay School last inspected?
Stepping Stones Short Stay School was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones Short Stay School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Short Stay School compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones Short Stay School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Stepping Stones Short Stay 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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