Queens Meadow Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Queens Meadow Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 327 Stockton Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5DF, in the Hartlepool local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 February 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. Hartlepool oversees 765 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hartlepool 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
327 Stockton Road, Hartlepool
Postcode
TS25 5DF
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
259443

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Queens Meadow Care Home?

Queens Meadow Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hartlepool.

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 Queens Meadow Care Home last inspected?

Queens Meadow Care Home was last inspected on 2025-02-19. 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 Queens Meadow Care Home located?

Queens Meadow Care Home is located at 327 Stockton Road, Hartlepool , TS25 5DF, in the Hartlepool local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TS25 postcode area.