Whitelodge Care Home
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Whitelodge Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Whitelodge Care Home, 101 Downend Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 5BD, in the Bristol local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 January 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. Bristol oversees 4,538 registered food businesses, of which 75% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bristol 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.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Whitelodge Care Home?
Whitelodge Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bristol.
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 Whitelodge Care Home last inspected?
Whitelodge Care Home was last inspected on 2025-01-09. 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 Whitelodge Care Home located?
Whitelodge Care Home is located at Whitelodge Care Home, 101 Downend Road, Fishponds, Bristol , BS16 5BD, in the Bristol local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BS16 postcode area.