Evelyn Court Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-22

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Evelyn Court Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Evelyn Court Care Home 160 Heanor Road Smalley Ilkeston Derbyshire, DE7 6DY, in the Amber Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 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 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. Amber Valley oversees 1,105 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Amber Valley 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
Evelyn Court Care Home 160 Heanor Road Smalley Ilkeston Derbyshire
Postcode
DE7 6DY
Local Authority
Amber Valley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
887

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Evelyn Court Care Home?

Evelyn Court Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Amber Valley.

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 Evelyn Court Care Home last inspected?

Evelyn Court Care Home was last inspected on 2025-07-22. 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 Evelyn Court Care Home located?

Evelyn Court Care Home is located at Evelyn Court Care Home 160 Heanor Road Smalley Ilkeston Derbyshire , DE7 6DY, in the Amber Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DE7 postcode area.