For Forte House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dudley
For Forte House 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 19 April 2017, more than 9 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: 440 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, Bilston, WV14 9QB
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so For Forte House 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% | ← For Forte House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 For Forte House 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 For Forte House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Roseville Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2021 |
| Bramford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| Bramford Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Aces Hill Avenue School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| 44 Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
| Bestco Express Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
Questions about For Forte House
What is For Forte House's food hygiene rating?
For Forte House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 19 April 2017.
Is For Forte House 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 For Forte House last inspected?
For Forte House was last inspected on 19 April 2017, more than 9 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 For Forte House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does For Forte House compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while For Forte House holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects For Forte House 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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