Blakedown Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wyre Forest
Blakedown Stores holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This rating dates from 26 August 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Wyre Forest score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Wyre Forest ratings →
Address: 41 Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2DA
How it compares in Wyre Forest
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 529 rated places in Wyre Forest score this low, about one in 265. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 390 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Blakedown Stores |
A further 220 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Blakedown Stores the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blakedown Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden House Residential Home Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Land Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Impact Food Group At Holy Trinity School School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Kaya Thai Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Kitas Bakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Lorne House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Aerial's Ices Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Blakedown Stores
What is Blakedown Stores's food hygiene rating?
Blakedown Stores has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Wyre Forest Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Blakedown Stores safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Blakedown Stores last inspected?
Blakedown Stores was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blakedown Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blakedown Stores compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 529 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Blakedown Stores holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects Blakedown Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wyre Forest, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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