Chestnut Court Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-02
Top 48% in Barking and Dagenham

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Chestnut Court Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7YD, in the Barking and Dagenham 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. Barking and Dagenham oversees 1,440 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Barking and Dagenham is 4.2 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
Frizlands Lane, Dagenham
Postcode
RM10 7YD
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
999843

Location

FAQ

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

Chestnut Court Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Barking and Dagenham.

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 Chestnut Court Care Home last inspected?

Chestnut Court Care Home 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 Chestnut Court Care Home located?

Chestnut Court Care Home is located at Frizlands Lane, Dagenham , RM10 7YD, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RM10 postcode area.