Buxton Lodge Care Home
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Buxton Lodge Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Buxton Lodge Care Home 53 Buxton Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5HL, in the Tandridge local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 March 2025, 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. Tandridge oversees 747 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tandridge is 4.8 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Buxton Lodge Care Home?
Buxton Lodge Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tandridge.
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 Buxton Lodge Care Home last inspected?
Buxton Lodge Care Home was last inspected on 2025-03-19. 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 Buxton Lodge Care Home located?
Buxton Lodge Care Home is located at Buxton Lodge Care Home 53 Buxton Lane, Caterham, Surrey , CR3 5HL, in the Tandridge local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CR3 postcode area.