Stepping Stones Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Stepping Stones Pre School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Manor Infant School, Teachers Way, Holbury, SO45 2QG
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Stepping Stones Pre School among the 1,153 places in New Forest 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Stepping Stones Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 Stepping Stones Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor C of E Infant School School/college/university | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Old Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Hong Kong Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Holbury Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Caterlink at Cadland Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Happy Family Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Pre School
What is Stepping Stones Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Stepping Stones 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stepping Stones Pre School last inspected?
Stepping Stones Pre School was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones Pre 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 Pre School compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Stepping Stones 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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