Stepping Stones of Scawby food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Lincolnshire
Stepping Stones of Scawby 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: Scawby Under Fives, West Street, Scawby, DN20 9AP
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Stepping Stones of Scawby among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Stepping Stones of Scawby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 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 Stepping Stones of Scawby 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 Stepping Stones of Scawby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Rathside Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Scawby Academy by Impact Food Group trading as Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Sutton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Old Parsonage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Techrete Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Stepping Stones of Scawby
What is Stepping Stones of Scawby's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones of Scawby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Stepping Stones of Scawby 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 Stepping Stones of Scawby last inspected?
Stepping Stones of Scawby was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones of Scawby?
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 Stepping Stones of Scawby compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Stepping Stones of Scawby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Stepping Stones of Scawby 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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