Ambleside
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Ambleside is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Ambleside Residential Home, Onehouse Road, STOWMARKET, Suffolk, IP14 1QS, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 September 2021, 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. Mid Suffolk oversees 838 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mid Suffolk 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
Details
- Business Type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Address
- Ambleside Residential Home, Onehouse Road, STOWMARKET, Suffolk
- Postcode
- IP14 1QS
- Local Authority
- Mid Suffolk
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1405224
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Ambleside?
Ambleside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mid Suffolk.
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 Ambleside last inspected?
Ambleside was last inspected on 2021-09-16. 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 Ambleside located?
Ambleside is located at Ambleside Residential Home, Onehouse Road, STOWMARKET, Suffolk , IP14 1QS, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP14 postcode area.