North Court Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

North Court Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at North Court Nursing Home, 108 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1HS, in the West Suffolk local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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. West Suffolk oversees 1,741 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Suffolk is 4.9 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
North Court Nursing Home, 108 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Postcode
IP33 1HS
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1867734

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of North Court Care Home?

North Court Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Suffolk.

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 North Court Care Home last inspected?

North Court Care Home was last inspected on 2025-09-09. 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 North Court Care Home located?

North Court Care Home is located at North Court Nursing Home, 108 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk , IP33 1HS, in the West Suffolk local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IP33 postcode area.