Age Concern

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2012-01-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Age Concern is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Priory Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0DE, in the East Hertfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 January 2012, 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. East Hertfordshire oversees 1,387 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Hertfordshire is 4.8 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Priory Street, Ware, Hertfordshire
Postcode
SG12 0DE
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
337575

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Age Concern?

Age Concern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Hertfordshire.

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 Age Concern last inspected?

Age Concern was last inspected on 2012-01-10. 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 Age Concern located?

Age Concern is located at Priory Street, Ware, Hertfordshire , SG12 0DE, in the East Hertfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SG12 postcode area.