Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-02-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Barnfield Care Home, Barnfield Close, Holmewood, Chesterfield, S42 5RH, in the North East Derbyshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 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 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. North East Derbyshire oversees 808 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North East Derbyshire 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Barnfield Care Home, Barnfield Close, Holmewood, Chesterfield
Postcode
S42 5RH
Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
401561

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home?

Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North East Derbyshire.

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 Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home last inspected?

Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home was last inspected on 2025-02-24. 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 Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home located?

Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home is located at Barnfield Care Home, Barnfield Close, Holmewood, Chesterfield , S42 5RH, in the North East Derbyshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the S42 postcode area.