Ranc Care Homes Ltd

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Ranc Care Homes Ltd is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Queens Court, 52-74 Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 6DL, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 August 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 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. Epping Forest oversees 1,075 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Epping Forest is 4.7 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
Queens Court, 52-74 Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex
Postcode
IG9 6DL
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
553638

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Ranc Care Homes Ltd?

Ranc Care Homes Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Epping Forest.

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 Ranc Care Homes Ltd last inspected?

Ranc Care Homes Ltd was last inspected on 2025-08-27. 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 Ranc Care Homes Ltd located?

Ranc Care Homes Ltd is located at Queens Court, 52-74 Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex , IG9 6DL, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IG9 postcode area.