First Steps Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Birmingham
First Steps Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 October 2010, more than 15 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: Mapledene Junior And Infant School, Mapledene Road, Birmingham, B26 3XE
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so First Steps Nursery sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← First Steps Nursery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Generally satisfactory
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 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 First Steps Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All U Need Is Cake Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2017 |
| Ardens Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Arden Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Ann Marie Howes Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Best4 Vapes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Caribfoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2021 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Alcott House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about First Steps Nursery
What is First Steps Nursery's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 19 October 2010.
Is First Steps Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was First Steps Nursery last inspected?
First Steps Nursery was last inspected on 19 October 2010, more than 15 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Steps Nursery compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while First Steps Nursery holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects First 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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