Acorn Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sandwell
Acorn Lodge 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 31 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: 137-149 Vicarage Road, Oldbury, B68 8JA
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Acorn Lodge 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% | ← Acorn Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Acorn Lodge 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 Acorn Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonsus House Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Barnfod House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ascot House Residential Care H Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Barnford View Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| ARTs Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
Questions about Acorn Lodge
What is Acorn Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Acorn Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Acorn Lodge 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 Acorn Lodge last inspected?
Acorn Lodge was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 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 Acorn Lodge?
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 Acorn Lodge compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Acorn Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Acorn Lodge 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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