First Steps Kindergarden food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Warwick
First Steps Kindergarden 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 9 April 2025, 15 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: 42 Arlington Avenue, CV32 5UD
How it compares in Warwick
That puts First Steps Kindergarden among the 1,103 places in Warwick holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,103 | 89% | ← First Steps Kindergarden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 Kindergarden 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 Kindergarden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Lodge School School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Ask Italian Other catering premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Arcade Sweets Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Binswood Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Albemarle Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about First Steps Kindergarden
What is First Steps Kindergarden's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Kindergarden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warwick Council on 9 April 2025.
Is First Steps Kindergarden 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 Kindergarden last inspected?
First Steps Kindergarden was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warwick Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Kindergarden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Kindergarden compare to other places in Warwick?
89% of the 1,233 rated food businesses in Warwick hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Kindergarden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warwick Council inspects First Steps Kindergarden 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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