Alphonsus House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sandwell
Alphonsus House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 September 2025, 10 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: 81 Vicarage Road, Oldbury, B68 8HT
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Alphonsus House among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← Alphonsus House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Alphonsus 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 Alphonsus House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| ARTs Catering Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Alphonsus House
What is Alphonsus House's food hygiene rating?
Alphonsus House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Alphonsus House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alphonsus House last inspected?
Alphonsus House was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alphonsus House?
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 Alphonsus House compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Alphonsus House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Alphonsus 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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