Stepping Stones Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
Stepping Stones Pre School 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
This is a fresh result: Stepping Stones Pre School was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Border Road, Strensall, YO32 5SR
How it compares in York
That puts Stepping Stones Pre School among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Stepping Stones Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 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 Stepping Stones Pre School 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 Stepping Stones Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strensall Services - Penny on the Move Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Six Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Strensall Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Bamboo Box Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Little Somboon Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2023 |
| Robert Wilkinson Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Strensall Spearehead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Pre School
What is Stepping Stones Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Stepping Stones Pre School 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 Stepping Stones Pre School last inspected?
Stepping Stones Pre School was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones Pre School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stepping Stones Pre School compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Stepping Stones Pre School 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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