Combe Lea Residential Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-15

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Combe Lea Residential Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Combe Lea Residential Care Home & Day Centre, Greenacres, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2RD, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 May 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bath and North East Somerset oversees 1,851 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 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
Combe Lea Residential Care Home & Day Centre, Greenacres, Midsomer Norton, Radstock
Postcode
BA3 2RD
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
205269

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Combe Lea Residential Care Home?

Combe Lea Residential Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bath and North East Somerset.

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 Combe Lea Residential Care Home last inspected?

Combe Lea Residential Care Home was last inspected on 2025-05-15. 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 Combe Lea Residential Care Home located?

Combe Lea Residential Care Home is located at Combe Lea Residential Care Home & Day Centre, Greenacres, Midsomer Norton, Radstock , BA3 2RD, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BA3 postcode area.