Gaywood First Steps Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Gaywood First Steps Nursery 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 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Gaywood First Steps, 56 Queen Mary Road, Gaywood, PE30 4QF
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
That puts Gaywood First Steps Nursery among the 1,206 places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk 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 | 1,206 | 89% | ← Gaywood First Steps Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 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 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 Gaywood First Steps Nursery 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 Gaywood First Steps Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Europe Express Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Dawinee Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Denny's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Galliano's Trading Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Caterlink @ King Edward VII Academy & Sixth Form School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Gaywood Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about Gaywood First Steps Nursery
What is Gaywood First Steps Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Gaywood First Steps Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Gaywood First Steps Nursery 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 Gaywood First Steps Nursery last inspected?
Gaywood First Steps Nursery was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gaywood First Steps Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gaywood First Steps Nursery compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Gaywood First Steps Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Gaywood First Steps Nursery 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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