Stepping Stones Self Serve food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Stepping Stones Self Serve holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 329 Leeds Road, Ilkley, LS29 8NF
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Stepping Stones Self Serve among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Stepping Stones Self Serve | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 Stepping Stones Self Serve 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 Self Serve, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollygarth Social Club (Wet sales) Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Methodist Homes Retirement Living Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| FM Catering Services at Ben Rhydding Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ben Rhydding Preschool Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Furniss Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ilkley Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Hutchison Catering at Ashlands Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Moor Time Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Self Serve
What is Stepping Stones Self Serve's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Self Serve has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 30 August 2022.
Is Stepping Stones Self Serve 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stepping Stones Self Serve last inspected?
Stepping Stones Self Serve was last inspected on 30 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones Self Serve?
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 Stepping Stones Self Serve compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones Self Serve is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Stepping Stones Self Serve 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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