Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Plymouth City
Horizon MAT at 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
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: The School House Elburton Pri, Haye Road South, Plymouth, PL9 8HJ
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 Horizon MAT 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 Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catered at Elburton Primary School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Allisons Butchers Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Allisons Butchers on YOUR Block Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Elburton Heights Nursing Home Caring Premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Elburton Methodist Church Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Elburton Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Desi Junction Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Combe Dean School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School
What is Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Horizon MAT at 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 Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School last inspected?
Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Horizon MAT 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Horizon MAT at Stepping Stones Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Horizon MAT at 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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