Darkhouse Foodbank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Dudley
Darkhouse Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2012, more than 13 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: Darkhouse Baptist Church, Darkhouse Lane, Coseley, WV14 8XH
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Darkhouse Foodbank among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Darkhouse Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Darkhouse Foodbank 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.
Questions about Darkhouse Foodbank
What is Darkhouse Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Darkhouse Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 18 September 2012.
Is Darkhouse Foodbank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darkhouse Foodbank last inspected?
Darkhouse Foodbank was last inspected on 18 September 2012, more than 13 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 Darkhouse Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Darkhouse Foodbank compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Darkhouse Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Darkhouse Foodbank 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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