Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harrow
Care Home 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 6 February 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: Bedford House, James Bedford Close, HA5 3TD
How it compares in Harrow
That puts Care Home among the 951 places in Harrow holding top marks, 61% 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 | 951 | 61% | ← Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 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 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 Care 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 Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywise Health Foods Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blue Butterfly Montessori Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| 786 Kebab & Pizza House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Caffe Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Abbotsford Resident Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Blossom Tree Montessori Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Care Home
What is Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Care Home 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 Care Home last inspected?
Care Home was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Care Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Care Home compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Care 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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