Lynwood Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromsgrove
Lynwood Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2024, more than 2 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: 330 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, Worcestershire, B45 8ES
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts Lynwood Service Station among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← Lynwood Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Lynwood Service Station 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 Lynwood Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Catering At Lickey Hills Primary School School/college/university | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cofton Park Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Barnt Green Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
Questions about Lynwood Service Station
What is Lynwood Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Lynwood Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 10 July 2024.
Is Lynwood Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lynwood Service Station last inspected?
Lynwood Service Station was last inspected on 10 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lynwood Service Station?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lynwood Service Station compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and Lynwood Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects Lynwood Service Station 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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