The Mead Childrens Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hart
The Mead Childrens 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 3 October 2019, more than 6 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 Mead, King Street, Odiham, RG29 1NF
How it compares in Hart
In Hart, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mead Childrens Home sits behind roughly 488 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ← The Mead Childrens Home | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Very 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 The Mead Childrens 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 The Mead Childrens Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards \& Ward At Buryfields Infant School School/college/university | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| KOOSA Kids - Buryfields Infant School School/college/university | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Folly Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Odiham Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| The Folly Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Near Wild Heaven Retailers - other | 434 yards away | Exempt | |
| El Castello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2023 |
| La Creperie Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Mead Childrens Home
What is The Mead Childrens Home's food hygiene rating?
The Mead Childrens Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hart Council on 3 October 2019.
Is The Mead Childrens 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 The Mead Childrens Home last inspected?
The Mead Childrens Home was last inspected on 3 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mead Childrens Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Mead Childrens Home compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, while The Mead Childrens Home holds a 4. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects The Mead Childrens 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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