First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · High Peak
First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd 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 15 January 2020, more than 6 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: 175 Buxton Road, Furness Vale, High Peak Derbyshire, SK23 7PZ
How it compares in High Peak
That puts First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd among the 736 places in High Peak holding top marks, 89% 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 | 736 | 89% | ← First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd 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 Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemian Catering Company Ltd Mobile caterer | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| COGS Field Refreshments Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Newtown County Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| First Steps Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Arlo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Little Wizards Pre - School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd
What is First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by High Peak Council on 15 January 2020.
Is First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd 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 Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd last inspected?
First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd was last inspected on 15 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by High Peak Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd?
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 Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd compare to other places in High Peak?
89% of the 831 rated food businesses in High Peak hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
High Peak Council inspects First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd 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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