First Steps Child Care food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Horsham
First Steps Child Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 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: First Steps Child Care, Brinsbury College, Stane Street North Heath, RH20 1DJ
How it compares in Horsham
That puts First Steps Child Care among the 1,054 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,054 | 90% | ← First Steps Child Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 Child 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 Child Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Restaurant at Brinsbury College School/college/university | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Hepworth Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Hepwroth Brewery Company Taproom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Ridgeway Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2017 |
| 1010 Restaurant - The Blacksmiths Arms Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| North Heath Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about First Steps Child Care
What is First Steps Child Care's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Child Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 18 March 2026.
Is First Steps Child 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Steps Child Care last inspected?
First Steps Child Care was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Child Care?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Steps Child Care compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Child Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects First Steps Child 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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