First Step food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Havering
First Step 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 20 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: Tangmere Crescent, Hornchurch, RM12 5PP
How it compares in Havering
That puts First Step among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← First Step | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 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 Step 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 Step, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Star Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Avelon Road Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Broadway Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Adana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Aozora Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bretons Community Association & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bretons Pre School 1 Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Angeli Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about First Step
What is First Step's food hygiene rating?
First Step has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 20 January 2025.
Is First Step 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 Step last inspected?
First Step was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Step?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Step compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and First Step is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects First Step 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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