The Homestead Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hillingdon
The Homestead Childcare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Homestead, Fine Bush Lane, UB9 6LY
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts The Homestead Childcare among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,285 | 64% | ← The Homestead Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Homestead Childcare none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Homestead Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harefield Nursing Centre Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Coppermill Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Harefield Hospital Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2018 |
| Harefield Hospital all catering and food retail Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Harefield Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Harefield Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2012 |
Questions about The Homestead Childcare
What is The Homestead Childcare's food hygiene rating?
The Homestead Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 9 January 2024.
Is The Homestead Childcare safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Homestead Childcare last inspected?
The Homestead Childcare was last inspected on 9 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Homestead Childcare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Homestead Childcare compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and The Homestead Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects The Homestead Childcare and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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