The Hornchurch Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Hornchurch Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 2a Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RJ, in the Havering local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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. Havering oversees 2,110 registered food businesses, of which 72% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Havering 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
2a Suttons Lane, Hornchurch
Postcode
RM12 6RJ
Local Authority
Havering
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1024894

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Hornchurch Care Home?

The Hornchurch Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Havering.

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 The Hornchurch Care Home last inspected?

The Hornchurch Care Home was last inspected on 2025-05-02. 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 The Hornchurch Care Home located?

The Hornchurch Care Home is located at 2a Suttons Lane, Hornchurch , RM12 6RJ, in the Havering local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RM12 postcode area.