First Steps Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Redditch
First Steps Care 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 9 June 2022, more than 4 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: First House, Lady Harriets Lane, Redditch, B98 8HD
How it compares in Redditch
That puts First Steps Care among the 280 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 280 | 76% | ← First Steps Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 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 Care 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 Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services At St Stephens C Of E Rsa Academy School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Eden Cafe At Heart Of Worcestershire College School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Alliance In Partnership At The Forge Secondary School School/college/university | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Batchley Support Group RC Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Cafe Pausa At Dunelm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Aroma Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Edo Japanese Asian Cuisine & Phoenix Buffet Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about First Steps Care
What is First Steps Care's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 9 June 2022.
Is First Steps Care 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 Care last inspected?
First Steps Care was last inspected on 9 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Care?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Steps Care compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects First Steps Care 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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