Buttercups At Little Teddies

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Buttercups At Little Teddies is a school/college/university located at Buttercups Care Ltd, 361A Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LW, in the Medway local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 July 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 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Medway oversees 2,125 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Medway 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
School/college/university
Address
Buttercups Care Ltd, 361A Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham
Postcode
ME5 9LW
Local Authority
Medway
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
609878

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Buttercups At Little Teddies?

Buttercups At Little Teddies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Medway.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

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 Buttercups At Little Teddies last inspected?

Buttercups At Little Teddies was last inspected on 2025-07-02. 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 Buttercups At Little Teddies located?

Buttercups At Little Teddies is located at Buttercups Care Ltd, 361A Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham , ME5 9LW, in the Medway local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ME5 postcode area.