Sandy Steps Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Carmarthenshire
Sandy Steps Childcare holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 January 2019, more than 7 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: Llanmiloe Cp School, Llanmiloe, SA33 4TU
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sandy Steps Childcare sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Sandy Steps Childcare | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sandy Steps Childcare 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 Sandy Steps Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wonders Daycare Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Llanmiloe CP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Llanmiloe Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Stone Range Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
Questions about Sandy Steps Childcare
What is Sandy Steps Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Sandy Steps Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 9 January 2019.
Is Sandy Steps Childcare safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sandy Steps Childcare last inspected?
Sandy Steps Childcare was last inspected on 9 January 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandy Steps Childcare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandy Steps Childcare compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sandy Steps Childcare holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Sandy Steps Childcare 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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