Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bath and North East Somerset
Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: Paulton Swimming Baths, Plumptre Close, Paulton, BS39 7QY
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) sits behind roughly 1,260 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,260 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 15% | ← Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) 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 Footsteps Nursery (Paulton), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulton Junior School (Edwards And Ward) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Paulton Rovers Social Club Other catering premises | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Paulton Village Larder Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| D & M Catering Mobile caterer | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Books And Cooks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Noahs Ark Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Goldenfields Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Paper Lane Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Footsteps Nursery (Paulton)
What is Footsteps Nursery (Paulton)'s food hygiene rating?
Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) last inspected?
Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Footsteps Nursery (Paulton)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Footsteps Nursery (Paulton) 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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