1st Steps Nursery & Preschool
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
1st Steps Nursery & Preschool is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Thornton Lodge Community Centre, Brook Street, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield, HD1 3JW, in the Kirklees local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Kirklees oversees 3,819 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Kirklees is 4.6 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool?
1st Steps Nursery & Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Kirklees.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool last inspected?
1st Steps Nursery & Preschool was last inspected on 2024-10-16. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is 1st Steps Nursery & Preschool located?
1st Steps Nursery & Preschool is located at Thornton Lodge Community Centre, Brook Street, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield , HD1 3JW, in the Kirklees local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the HD1 postcode area.