Novus Catering At HMP Hewell food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bromsgrove
Novus Catering At HMP Hewell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: House Block 1 - 6 Hewell Lane, Tardebigge, Worcestershire, B97 6QS
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts Novus Catering At HMP Hewell among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← Novus Catering At HMP Hewell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Novus Catering At HMP Hewell 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 Novus Catering At HMP Hewell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalishbakes@The Barnyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Brockhill Barn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Foxlydiate Service Station (Hills Retail) Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Blackwell Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| ABM Catering At Pitcheroak School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Batchley First School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Batchley Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Alvechurch And Bordesley Nursery School Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Novus Catering At HMP Hewell
What is Novus Catering At HMP Hewell's food hygiene rating?
Novus Catering At HMP Hewell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 2 September 2024.
Is Novus Catering At HMP Hewell 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Novus Catering At HMP Hewell last inspected?
Novus Catering At HMP Hewell was last inspected on 2 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Novus Catering At HMP Hewell?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Novus Catering At HMP Hewell compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and Novus Catering At HMP Hewell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects Novus Catering At HMP Hewell 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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