Step Start Nurseries food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Step Start Nurseries 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 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: John Ray House, Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9RW
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Step Start Nurseries among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Step Start Nurseries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 Step Start Nurseries 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 Step Start Nurseries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee House In The Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| First Stop Centre Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2015 |
| Braintree Bagels Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Braintree Nursing Home Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| China Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cross Road Care Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Eking German Doner Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Candy Land Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Step Start Nurseries
What is Step Start Nurseries's food hygiene rating?
Step Start Nurseries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Step Start Nurseries 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 Step Start Nurseries last inspected?
Step Start Nurseries was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Step Start Nurseries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Step Start Nurseries compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Step Start Nurseries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Step Start Nurseries 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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