Lapal Grange Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dudley
Lapal Grange Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 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: Howley Grange Scout Hut, Bournebrook Crescent, Halesowen, B62 0HY
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Lapal Grange Preschool 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% | ← Lapal Grange Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lapal Grange Preschool 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 Lapal Grange Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big John’s Quinton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| A star convenience Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Booze Stop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| B & G Liquor Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
Questions about Lapal Grange Preschool
What is Lapal Grange Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Lapal Grange Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Lapal Grange Preschool 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lapal Grange Preschool last inspected?
Lapal Grange Preschool was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months 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 Lapal Grange Preschool?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lapal Grange Preschool compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Lapal Grange Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Lapal Grange Preschool 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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