Stepping Stones Montessori food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire West and Chester
Stepping Stones Montessori 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 4 June 2025, 13 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: Stepping Stones Montessori The Old School Village Road, Waverton, Chester, CH3 7QN
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Stepping Stones Montessori among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← Stepping Stones Montessori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 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 Montessori 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 Montessori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverton Mens Institute Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2013 |
| Waverton Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Crocky Trail Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| HCS Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Waverton Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Waverton Out Of School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Eggbridge Rolls Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2018 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Montessori
What is Stepping Stones Montessori's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Montessori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Stepping Stones Montessori 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 Montessori last inspected?
Stepping Stones Montessori was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones Montessori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Montessori compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones Montessori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Stepping Stones Montessori 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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