First Steps Nursery Chichester College food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chichester
First Steps Nursery Chichester College 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: Chichester College, Avenue De Chartres, Chichester, PO19 1SB
How it compares in Chichester
That puts First Steps Nursery Chichester College among the 1,254 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,254 | 95% | ← First Steps Nursery Chichester College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 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 Chichester College 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 Chichester College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chichester College Training Kitchens And Restaurants School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Coasters Restaurant School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Boredom Busters @ Everyone Active Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Chichester Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Babynov Chichester Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Cloisters Kitchen And Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Coriander Leaf And Pizza Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Chichester Snooker Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about First Steps Nursery Chichester College
What is First Steps Nursery Chichester College's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Nursery Chichester College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 29 April 2026.
Is First Steps Nursery Chichester College 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 Chichester College last inspected?
First Steps Nursery Chichester College was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Nursery Chichester College?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Steps Nursery Chichester College compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,324 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Nursery Chichester College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects First Steps Nursery Chichester College 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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