Summerfield House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dudley
Summerfield House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Grazebrook Residential Homes, 37-39 Adshead Road, Dudley, DY2 8ST
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Summerfield House sits behind roughly 1,831 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ← Summerfield House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 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 Summerfield 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 Summerfield House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Britannia Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| Best Before Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
Questions about Summerfield House
What is Summerfield House's food hygiene rating?
Summerfield House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Summerfield House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Summerfield House last inspected?
Summerfield House was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Summerfield House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Summerfield House compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Summerfield House holds a 3. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Summerfield 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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