Cossins House Care Home

4
Good
Inspected: 2025-05-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
10

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

Cossins House Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Cossins House, Downside Road, Downside, Cobham, KT11 3LZ, in the Elmbridge local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Elmbridge oversees 1,159 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Elmbridge 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Cossins House, Downside Road, Downside, Cobham
Postcode
KT11 3LZ
Local Authority
Elmbridge
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1778845

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Cossins House Care Home?

Cossins House Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by Elmbridge.

What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 4 means hygiene standards are good, with only minor issues found during the inspection. The business meets the required standards across all three inspection categories, though some small improvements may be suggested.

When was Cossins House Care Home last inspected?

Cossins House Care Home was last inspected on 2025-05-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Cossins House Care Home improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Cossins House Care Home located?

Cossins House Care Home is located at Cossins House, Downside Road, Downside, Cobham , KT11 3LZ, in the Elmbridge local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the KT11 postcode area.