First Steps Twerton Community Nursery

Good

Inspected: 2025-05-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling

Structural Compliance

Confidence in Management

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

First Steps Twerton Community Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at First Steps Nursery, Woodhouse Road, Twerton, Bath, BA2 1SY, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bath and North East Somerset oversees 1,851 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type: Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address: First Steps Nursery, Woodhouse Road, Twerton, Bath
Postcode: BA2 1SY
Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset
Scheme Type: FHRS
FHRS Business ID: 205575

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of First Steps Twerton Community Nursery?

First Steps Twerton Community Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by Bath and North East Somerset.

What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 4 means hygiene standards are good, with only minor issues found during the inspection. The business meets the required standards across all three inspection categories, though some small improvements may be suggested.

When was First Steps Twerton Community Nursery last inspected?

First Steps Twerton Community Nursery was last inspected on 2025-05-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can First Steps Twerton Community Nursery improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is First Steps Twerton Community Nursery located?

First Steps Twerton Community Nursery is located at First Steps Nursery, Woodhouse Road, Twerton, Bath , BA2 1SY, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BA2 postcode area.