Early Steps Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sheffield
Early Steps 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 February 2025, 17 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: 648 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Early Steps Nursery among the 3,298 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,298 | 75% | ← Early Steps Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 687 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 452 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 Early Steps 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 Early Steps Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
| The Venue Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Kings Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 February 2025 |
| Stocksbridge R U F C Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| Burgers @ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Coop Food Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Friendship Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Early Steps Nursery
What is Early Steps Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Early Steps Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Early Steps 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 Early Steps Nursery last inspected?
Early Steps Nursery was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Early Steps 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 Early Steps Nursery compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,424 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Early Steps Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Early Steps 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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