Stepping Stones Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheshire East
Stepping Stones Pre School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 June 2024, more than 2 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: Daven Primary School New Street, Congleton, CW12 3AH
How it compares in Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Stepping Stones Pre School sits behind roughly 2,438 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ← Stepping Stones Pre School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Generally satisfactory
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 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 Stepping Stones Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daven Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Park Lane Care Home Caring Premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Cheeky Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Chopstix Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Congleton Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Congleton War Memorial Hospital Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Ruby's Fund Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Stepping Stones Pre School
What is Stepping Stones Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Stepping Stones Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire East Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Stepping Stones Pre School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stepping Stones Pre School last inspected?
Stepping Stones Pre School was last inspected on 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stepping Stones 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stepping Stones Pre School compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, while Stepping Stones Pre School holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Stepping Stones 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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