First Steps Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
First Steps Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 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: Newtown School, Raffles Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 7LW
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts First Steps Day Nursery among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← First Steps Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Day Nursery 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 Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd - Newtown Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Applegarth Healthcare Limited Other catering premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Barchester Healthcare Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caddys Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2021 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Caldew Lea School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Belle Vue Church of the Nazarene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
Questions about First Steps Day Nursery
What is First Steps Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 25 November 2025.
Is First Steps Day Nursery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Steps Day Nursery last inspected?
First Steps Day Nursery was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Day Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Steps Day Nursery compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects First Steps Day Nursery 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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