Mencap food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Solihull
Mencap 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 5 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 78A Arbor Way, Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, B37 7LD
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Mencap among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Mencap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Mencap 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 Mencap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Way Convenience Store Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Classical Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Coleshill Heath Primary School School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Caretech Community Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Chelmunds Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bishop Wilson C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Chelmsley Wood Town Council T/a Onward Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Mencap
What is Mencap's food hygiene rating?
Mencap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Mencap 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 Mencap last inspected?
Mencap was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mencap?
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 Mencap compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Mencap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Mencap 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Mencap is one of 48 rated food businesses in Chelmsley Wood. See every hygiene rating in Chelmsley Wood →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/environment-and-animals/food-safety
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