Bookworms Day Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sandwell
Bookworms Day Care 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 16 October 2025, 8 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: 1 Carnegie Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8BY
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Bookworms Day Care 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% | ← Bookworms Day Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bookworms Day Care 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 Bookworms Day Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Bookworms Day Care
What is Bookworms Day Care's food hygiene rating?
Bookworms Day Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Bookworms Day Care 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 Bookworms Day Care last inspected?
Bookworms Day Care was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 Bookworms Day Care?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bookworms Day Care compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Bookworms Day Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Bookworms Day Care 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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