Footsteps Private Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Central Bedfordshire
Footsteps Private Day 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 11 Albany Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1NS
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Footsteps Private Day Nursery among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Footsteps Private Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Footsteps Private 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 Footsteps Private Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Pizzeria lb Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Dilraj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Edwards Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Care is Central Residential Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Aristo Tots Nursery School Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Leighton Buzzard Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Brendan the Chilliman Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Footsteps Private Day Nursery
What is Footsteps Private Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Footsteps Private Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Footsteps Private 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Footsteps Private Day Nursery last inspected?
Footsteps Private Day Nursery was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Footsteps Private Day 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 Footsteps Private Day Nursery compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Footsteps Private Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Footsteps Private 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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