Stepping Stones Lynsted Pre-School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Stepping Stones Lynsted Pre-School is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Lynsted And Norton Primary School, Lynsted Lane, Lynsted, Kent, ME9 0RL, in the Swale local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 September 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 5 — 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. Swale oversees 1,228 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Swale is 4.7 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
Lynsted And Norton Primary School, Lynsted Lane, Lynsted, Kent
Postcode
ME9 0RL
Local Authority
Swale
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
714335

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Stepping Stones Lynsted Pre-School?

Stepping Stones Lynsted Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Swale.

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 Lynsted Pre-School last inspected?

Stepping Stones Lynsted Pre-School was last inspected on 2024-09-27. 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 Lynsted Pre-School located?

Stepping Stones Lynsted Pre-School is located at Lynsted And Norton Primary School, Lynsted Lane, Lynsted, Kent , ME9 0RL, in the Swale local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME9 postcode area.