First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. 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 13 December 2016, more than 9 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: First Steps Childcare Centre, Porth Bean Road, Newquay, TR7 3JF
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School among the 4,460 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. 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 First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Lilena Care Home Caring Premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| CELT Catering - Newquay Tretherras School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Ladyvale Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Langleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Crooklets Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Jackson's Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Gwenna Teahouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School
What is First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 13 December 2016.
Is First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. 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 First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School last inspected?
First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School was last inspected on 13 December 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School?
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 First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects First Steps Pre-School, St. Columb Minor C. P. 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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