Chilton Meadows Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-29

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Chilton Meadows Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Chilton Meadows Nursing Home, Union Road, Onehouse, STOWMARKET, IP14 1HL, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 August 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. 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Chilton Meadows Nursing Home, Union Road, Onehouse, STOWMARKET
Postcode
IP14 1HL
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1405232

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Chilton Meadows Care Home?

Chilton Meadows Care Home 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 Chilton Meadows Care Home last inspected?

Chilton Meadows Care Home was last inspected on 2025-08-29. 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 Chilton Meadows Care Home located?

Chilton Meadows Care Home is located at Chilton Meadows Nursing Home, Union Road, Onehouse, STOWMARKET , IP14 1HL, in the Mid Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP14 postcode area.