Blackwells Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
Blackwells Ltd 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Blackwells Residential Care Home, 210 Whitecross Road, HR4 0DJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Blackwells Ltd sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Blackwells Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 Blackwells Ltd 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 Blackwells Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotterell Street Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2014 |
| Green Lane Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2010 |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Broomy Hill Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Avara staff shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Brookfield School - AIP School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Blackwells Ltd
What is Blackwells Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Blackwells Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Blackwells Ltd 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 Blackwells Ltd last inspected?
Blackwells Ltd was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blackwells Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Blackwells Ltd compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Blackwells Ltd holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Blackwells Ltd 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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