Next Steps Childcare Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Next Steps Childcare 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: Royal Bath And West Showground, Prestleigh Hill, Prestleigh, BA4 6QN
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Next Steps Childcare Ltd among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Next Steps Childcare Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Next Steps Childcare 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 Next Steps Childcare Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach and Sage Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Thoroughly Wild Meat Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2021 |
| Prestleigh Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 January 2025 |
| Bagborough Vineyard Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2012 |
| Hunt's Foodservice Ltd T/A Thorner's of Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Hunts Food Group Ltd- Thorners Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
Questions about Next Steps Childcare Ltd
What is Next Steps Childcare Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Next Steps Childcare Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Next Steps Childcare 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 Next Steps Childcare Ltd last inspected?
Next Steps Childcare Ltd was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Next Steps Childcare Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Next Steps Childcare Ltd compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Next Steps Childcare Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Next Steps Childcare 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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