First Steps Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Greenwich
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: St Michael And All Angels Church 1 Pond Road, Blackheath, SE3 9JL
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts First Steps Pre School among the 1,689 places in Greenwich holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,689 | 79% | ← First Steps Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 259 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Age Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Accent Caterng Services Ltd School/college/university | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| artFix Kidbrooke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| At Home Gift Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Apples & Oranges Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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 "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Steps Pre School compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and First Steps Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich 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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