Stambridge Meadows Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Stambridge Meadows Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Stambridge Meadows, Stambridge Road, Stambridge, Rochford, SS4 2AR, in the Rochford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 November 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. Rochford oversees 790 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Rochford 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Stambridge Meadows, Stambridge Road, Stambridge, Rochford
Postcode
SS4 2AR
Local Authority
Rochford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
18431

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Stambridge Meadows Care Home?

Stambridge Meadows Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Rochford.

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 Stambridge Meadows Care Home last inspected?

Stambridge Meadows Care Home was last inspected on 2025-11-17. 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 Stambridge Meadows Care Home located?

Stambridge Meadows Care Home is located at Stambridge Meadows, Stambridge Road, Stambridge, Rochford , SS4 2AR, in the Rochford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SS4 postcode area.