Rubery Court Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Walsall
Rubery Court Care Home 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 16 January 2020, more than 6 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: 55 Walsall Road, Darlaston, Walsall, WS10 9JS
How it compares in Walsall
In Walsall, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Rubery Court Care Home sits behind roughly 1,054 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,054 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ← Rubery Court Care Home | |
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 Rubery Court Care Home 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 Rubery Court Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Accord Housing Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Ancient Sands Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Bab's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aroma Curry and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| A F Blakemore & Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| Arthur House (NOVACCS) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Rubery Court Care Home
What is Rubery Court Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Rubery Court Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall Council on 16 January 2020.
Is Rubery Court Care Home 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 Rubery Court Care Home last inspected?
Rubery Court Care Home was last inspected on 16 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rubery Court Care Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rubery Court Care Home compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, while Rubery Court Care Home holds a 4. 351 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Rubery Court Care Home 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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