ABBEYWELL COURT NURSING HOME

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

ABBEYWELL COURT NURSING HOME is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Abbeywell Court Nursing Home, Dragon Square, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7HL, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 December 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 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Newcastle-Under-Lyme oversees 986 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newcastle-Under-Lyme 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
Abbeywell Court Nursing Home, Dragon Square, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire
Postcode
ST5 7HL
Local Authority
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
90681

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of ABBEYWELL COURT NURSING HOME?

ABBEYWELL COURT NURSING HOME has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

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 ABBEYWELL COURT NURSING HOME last inspected?

ABBEYWELL COURT NURSING HOME was last inspected on 2025-12-19. 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 ABBEYWELL COURT NURSING HOME located?

ABBEYWELL COURT NURSING HOME is located at Abbeywell Court Nursing Home, Dragon Square, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire , ST5 7HL, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ST5 postcode area.