Happy Steps Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Horsham
Happy Steps Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2025, 12 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: Happy Steps Nursery, Unit 1 Beeding Court Business Park, Shoreham Road Upper Beeding, BN44 3TN
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Happy Steps Nursery among the 1,054 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,054 | 90% | ← Happy Steps Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 Happy 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 Happy Steps Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2019 |
| Valerie Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| MFG - Subway - Budgens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Whizz Kids Holiday Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Churchside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Khushbu Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Beeding Newsagency Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
Questions about Happy Steps Nursery
What is Happy Steps Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Happy Steps Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Happy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Steps Nursery last inspected?
Happy Steps Nursery was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Happy Steps Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Happy Steps Nursery compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Steps Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Happy 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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