Beechwood food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Waverley
Beechwood 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 15 June 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: Beechwood 5 Old Grove Close, Hindhead, GU26 6GG
How it compares in Waverley
In Waverley, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Beechwood sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ← Beechwood | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Beechwood 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 Beechwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars 2 Caring Premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| The Grove Resource Centre Caring Premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Amesbury School School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| St Edmunds School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Shannon Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Counter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Grayshott Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Hidden Valley Grayshott Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about Beechwood
What is Beechwood's food hygiene rating?
Beechwood has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waverley Council on 15 June 2023.
Is Beechwood 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 Beechwood last inspected?
Beechwood was last inspected on 15 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Beechwood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Beechwood compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while Beechwood holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Beechwood 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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