First Step Play Group food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hounslow
First Step Play Group 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 May 2025, 14 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: Heston Village Hall, New Heston Road, Hounslow, TW5 0LW
How it compares in Hounslow
That puts First Step Play Group among the 1,324 places in Hounslow holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,324 | 73% | ← First Step Play Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 412 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 First Step Play Group 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 Step Play Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Heston Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Avanti Pizza & Pasta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2024 |
| Berkeley Academy (Wilson Jones Catering) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Alexandra Montessori Heston Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Aishi Superstores LTD Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Best Meat Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| A4 Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| APA Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2022 |
Questions about First Step Play Group
What is First Step Play Group's food hygiene rating?
First Step Play Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hounslow Council on 7 May 2025.
Is First Step Play Group 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 Step Play Group last inspected?
First Step Play Group was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hounslow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Step Play Group?
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 First Step Play Group compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, and First Step Play Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects First Step Play Group 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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