Halden Heights Care Community

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Halden Heights Care Community is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Halden Heights Care Community Ashford Road, High Halden, TN26 3BP, in the Ashford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 August 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 0 — 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. Ashford oversees 1,250 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ashford is 4.8 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
Halden Heights Care Community Ashford Road, High Halden
Postcode
TN26 3BP
Local Authority
Ashford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1773458

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Halden Heights Care Community?

Halden Heights Care Community has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Ashford.

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 Halden Heights Care Community last inspected?

Halden Heights Care Community was last inspected on 2025-08-06. 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 Halden Heights Care Community located?

Halden Heights Care Community is located at Halden Heights Care Community Ashford Road, High Halden , TN26 3BP, in the Ashford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN26 postcode area.