First Steps Nursery

Generally Satisfactory

Inspected: 2025-06-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling

Structural Compliance

Confidence in Management

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

First Steps Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 169 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, B20 2JF, in the Birmingham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 3 (Generally Satisfactory). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 10 — 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. Birmingham oversees 10,152 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Birmingham is 4.3 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: 169 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham
Postcode: B20 2JF
Local Authority: Birmingham
Scheme Type: FHRS
FHRS Business ID: 597519

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of First Steps Nursery?

First Steps Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5, as assessed by Birmingham.

What does a food hygiene rating of 3 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 3 means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory but some improvement is needed. The inspector found areas where standards could be raised, and the business should take steps to address these issues before the next inspection.

When was First Steps Nursery last inspected?

First Steps Nursery was last inspected on 2025-06-09. 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 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 Nursery located?

First Steps Nursery is located at 169 Somerset Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham , B20 2JF, in the Birmingham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the B20 postcode area.