Upper Mead Care Home
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Upper Mead Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Upper Mead Care Home, Upper Mead Care Home, Fabians Way, Henfield, BN5 9PX, in the Horsham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 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. Horsham oversees 1,266 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Horsham is 4.9 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 Upper Mead Care Home?
Upper Mead Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Horsham.
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 Upper Mead Care Home last inspected?
Upper Mead Care Home was last inspected on 2025-03-25. 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 Upper Mead Care Home located?
Upper Mead Care Home is located at Upper Mead Care Home, Upper Mead Care Home, Fabians Way, Henfield , BN5 9PX, in the Horsham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN5 postcode area.