Polka Dot Childcare Ltd
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Polka Dot Childcare Ltd is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Polka Dot Farm, Tye Common Road, Little Burstead, Billericay, CM12 9SB, in the Basildon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 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 5 — 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. Basildon oversees 1,364 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Basildon 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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What is the food hygiene rating of Polka Dot Childcare Ltd?
Polka Dot Childcare Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Basildon.
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 Polka Dot Childcare Ltd last inspected?
Polka Dot Childcare Ltd was last inspected on 2024-11-28. 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 Polka Dot Childcare Ltd located?
Polka Dot Childcare Ltd is located at Polka Dot Farm, Tye Common Road, Little Burstead, Billericay , CM12 9SB, in the Basildon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CM12 postcode area.