Horizon Care & Education food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stafford
Horizon Care & Education 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 5 October 2023, 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: Bullrush Cottage, Butt Lane, Ranton, ST18 9JZ
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Horizon Care & Education sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ← Horizon Care & Education | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Horizon Care & Education 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 Horizon Care & Education, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Motorcycles Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Post Office (Haughton) Ltd Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2022 |
| Shropshire Inn (Haughton) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| George and the Dragon Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Haughton Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Haughton Fresh and Local Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Horns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Jia Jin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Horizon Care & Education
What is Horizon Care & Education's food hygiene rating?
Horizon Care & Education has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Horizon Care & Education 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 Horizon Care & Education last inspected?
Horizon Care & Education was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Horizon Care & Education?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horizon Care & Education compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while Horizon Care & Education holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects Horizon Care & Education 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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