Stepping Stones Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Buckinghamshire
Stepping Stones Nursery 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 7 June 2016, more than 10 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: Missenden Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0RL
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Stepping Stones Nursery among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Stepping Stones Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 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 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 Stepping Stones Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham Cricket Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2014 |
| Holding Hands Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Kew Little Pigs Farm Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Holroyd Howe at Woodrow High House School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Amersham Town Football Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2016 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Nursery
What is Stepping Stones Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 7 June 2016.
Is Stepping Stones 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stepping Stones Nursery last inspected?
Stepping Stones Nursery was last inspected on 7 June 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Nursery compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Stepping Stones 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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