Merevale House Residential Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Warwickshire
Merevale House Residential Care Home 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 28 April 2025, 14 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: 164 Coleshill Road, Atherstone, CV9 2AF
How it compares in North Warwickshire
That puts Merevale House Residential Care Home among the 504 places in North Warwickshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 504 | 81% | ← Merevale House Residential Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Merevale House Residential 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 Merevale House Residential Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maid Of The Mill Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Atherstone Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| North Warwickshire Over 50's Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Cakeart Studio Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Educaterers Ltd at Outwoods Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Outwoods Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about Merevale House Residential Care Home
What is Merevale House Residential Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Merevale House Residential Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 28 April 2025.
Is Merevale House Residential Care Home 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 Merevale House Residential Care Home last inspected?
Merevale House Residential Care Home was last inspected on 28 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Merevale House Residential Care Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Merevale House Residential Care Home compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, and Merevale House Residential Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects Merevale House Residential 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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