Applewood
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Applewood is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Applewood Care Home, Coopers Lane, Bramley, Tadley, RG26 5BZ, in the Basingstoke and Deane local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 July 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. Basingstoke and Deane oversees 1,290 registered food businesses, of which 73% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Basingstoke and Deane is 4.6 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
- Applewood Care Home, Coopers Lane, Bramley, Tadley
- Postcode
- RG26 5BZ
- Local Authority
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 16680
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Applewood?
Applewood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Basingstoke and Deane.
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 Applewood last inspected?
Applewood was last inspected on 2025-07-24. 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 Applewood located?
Applewood is located at Applewood Care Home, Coopers Lane, Bramley, Tadley , RG26 5BZ, in the Basingstoke and Deane local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG26 postcode area.