Beechlands

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-12-03

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Beechlands is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Essex County Care Ltd Beechlands, 42-44 Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JB, in the Epping Forest local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 December 2024, 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 0 — 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
Essex County Care Ltd Beechlands, 42-44 Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex
Postcode
IG10 3JB
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
553964

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Beechlands?

Beechlands 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 Beechlands last inspected?

Beechlands was last inspected on 2024-12-03. 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 Beechlands located?

Beechlands is located at Essex County Care Ltd Beechlands, 42-44 Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex , IG10 3JB, in the Epping Forest local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the IG10 postcode area.