Little Steps Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Little 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 6 August 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: North Newton Village Hall, Church Road, North Newton, TA7 0BG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Little Steps Pre-School among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Little Steps Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Little 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 Little Steps Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| North Newton Village Hall Other catering premises | 315 yards away | Exempt | |
| A A Broughton & Son Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| West Country Style Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Food to Go Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 April 2026 |
| North Petherton Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Branch House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2016 |
| Maunsel Lock Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
Questions about Little Steps Pre-School
What is Little Steps Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Little Steps Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 August 2010.
Is Little 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 Little Steps Pre-School last inspected?
Little Steps Pre-School was last inspected on 6 August 2010, more than 15 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Steps Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Steps Pre-School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Little Steps Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Little 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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