Longmead Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tandridge
Longmead Residential Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 July 2023, more than 3 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: Longmead House 1 Buxton Lane, Caterham, CR3 5HG
How it compares in Tandridge
In Tandridge, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Longmead Residential Home sits behind roughly 562 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 562 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ← Longmead Residential Home | |
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Longmead Residential Home 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 Longmead Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Cherry Lodge Res Home Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Eddies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Buxton Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Best Zone Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Acorns Afterschool & Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Compass @ Hillcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Caterham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about Longmead Residential Home
What is Longmead Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Longmead Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tandridge Council on 10 July 2023.
Is Longmead Residential Home safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Longmead Residential Home last inspected?
Longmead Residential Home was last inspected on 10 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Longmead Residential Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Longmead Residential Home compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, while Longmead Residential Home holds a 4. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Longmead Residential Home 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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