Home Matters Dementia food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dudley
Home Matters Dementia 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 25 September 2018, more than 7 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: 27-29 Hallchurch Road, Dudley, DY2 0TQ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Home Matters Dementia 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% | ← Home Matters Dementia | |
| 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 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 Home Matters Dementia 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 Home Matters Dementia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble Beezzz Day Nursery Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Camelot Rest Home Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Bushey Fields Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Cafe Plaza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| ALDI Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| Britannia Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Brierley Hop House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Home Matters Dementia
What is Home Matters Dementia's food hygiene rating?
Home Matters Dementia has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 25 September 2018.
Is Home Matters Dementia 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 Home Matters Dementia last inspected?
Home Matters Dementia was last inspected on 25 September 2018, more than 7 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 Home Matters Dementia?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Home Matters Dementia compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Home Matters Dementia holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Home Matters Dementia 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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