Commonside Care Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dudley
Commonside Care Ltd 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 21 August 2007, more than 18 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: 73 Commonside, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4AJ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Commonside Care Ltd sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ← Commonside Care Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 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 Commonside Care Ltd 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 Commonside Care Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O St Marks CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Abbeygate Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Brockmoor cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| Capri Fast Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bushey Fields Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Brierley Hill Babybank Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Booker Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Commonside Care Ltd
What is Commonside Care Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Commonside Care Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 21 August 2007.
Is Commonside Care Ltd 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 Commonside Care Ltd last inspected?
Commonside Care Ltd was last inspected on 21 August 2007, more than 18 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Commonside Care Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Commonside Care Ltd compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Commonside Care Ltd holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Commonside Care Ltd 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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