Stepping Stones food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lichfield
Stepping Stones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Stepping Stones was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Village Hall, Wellfield Road, Alrewas, DE13 7HB
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Stepping Stones among the 589 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 589 | 75% | ← Stepping Stones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Time Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Alrewas Cantonese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 April 2026 |
| Alrewas Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | Awaiting publication | |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 179 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2025 |
| Herons Wraparound Care Caring Premises | 180 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Bank Coffeehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Peter Coates (Alrewas) Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Stepping Stones
What is Stepping Stones's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Stepping Stones 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stepping Stones last inspected?
Stepping Stones was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Stepping Stones 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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