BUPA Copper Beech
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
BUPA Copper Beech is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Copper Beech Nursing Home Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5ST, in the Wealden local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 April 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wealden oversees 1,337 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wealden 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 BUPA Copper Beech?
BUPA Copper Beech has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wealden.
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 BUPA Copper Beech last inspected?
BUPA Copper Beech was last inspected on 2025-04-10. 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 BUPA Copper Beech located?
BUPA Copper Beech is located at Copper Beech Nursing Home Eastbourne Road, Ridgewood, Uckfield, East Sussex , TN22 5ST, in the Wealden local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN22 postcode area.