Stepping Stones Nursery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Stepping Stones Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 344 Long Lane, Uxbridge, UB10 9PN, in the Hillingdon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 January 2026, 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Hillingdon oversees 2,260 registered food businesses, of which 73% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hillingdon 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
344 Long Lane, Uxbridge
Postcode
UB10 9PN
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
618940

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Stepping Stones Nursery?

Stepping Stones Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hillingdon.

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 Stepping Stones Nursery last inspected?

Stepping Stones Nursery was last inspected on 2026-01-07. 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 Stepping Stones Nursery located?

Stepping Stones Nursery is located at 344 Long Lane, Uxbridge , UB10 9PN, in the Hillingdon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the UB10 postcode area.