First Steps Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Luton
First Steps Pre-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 27 January 2026, 5 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: 21 Biscot Road, LU3 1AH
How it compares in Luton
That puts First Steps Pre-School among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% 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 | 846 | 65% | ← First Steps Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Ambassador House Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Beech Hill Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Baguette Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Biscot Road Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about First Steps Pre-School
What is First Steps Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
First Steps Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 27 January 2026.
Is First Steps Pre-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 last inspected?
First Steps Pre-School was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Steps Pre-School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Steps Pre-School compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects First Steps Pre-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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