East Anglia's Children's Hospices
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
East Anglia's Children's Hospices is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at The Treehouse Hospice, St Augustines Gardens, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8NS, in the Ipswich local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 November 2024, 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. Ipswich oversees 1,139 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ipswich 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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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of East Anglia's Children's Hospices?
East Anglia's Children's Hospices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ipswich.
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 East Anglia's Children's Hospices last inspected?
East Anglia's Children's Hospices was last inspected on 2024-11-29. 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 East Anglia's Children's Hospices located?
East Anglia's Children's Hospices is located at The Treehouse Hospice, St Augustines Gardens, Ipswich, Suffolk , IP3 8NS, in the Ipswich local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP3 postcode area.