Step Start Nurseries Heybridge food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maldon
Step Start Nurseries Heybridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Step Start Nurseries Heybridge was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Maldon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Maldon ratings →
Address: Bentalls Complex, Colchester Road, Heybridge
How this rating has changed
Step Start Nurseries Heybridge has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 6 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Step Start Nurseries Heybridge among the 523 places in Maldon 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 | 523 | 88% | ← Step Start Nurseries Heybridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 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 Step Start Nurseries Heybridge 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 Step Start Nurseries Heybridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Bentalls Centre Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Heybridge General Store Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Crispy Bacon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Firstlings Residential Home Caring Premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Maltsters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Brewery Kitchen By Mad Franks Mobile caterer | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Step Start Nurseries Heybridge
What is Step Start Nurseries Heybridge's food hygiene rating?
Step Start Nurseries Heybridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Step Start Nurseries Heybridge 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Step Start Nurseries Heybridge last inspected?
Step Start Nurseries Heybridge was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Step Start Nurseries Heybridge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Step Start Nurseries Heybridge compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 591 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Step Start Nurseries Heybridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Step Start Nurseries Heybridge 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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Step Start Nurseries Heybridge is one of 43 rated food businesses in Heybridge. See every hygiene rating in Heybridge →
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