Bowood Care Homes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Redditch
Bowood Care Homes 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 September 2025, 9 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: Bowood Court, 77 Hewell Road, Redditch, B97 6AS
How it compares in Redditch
That puts Bowood Care Homes among the 280 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 280 | 76% | ← Bowood Care Homes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 Bowood Care Homes 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 Bowood Care Homes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAD Fitness Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Birchensale Middle School School/college/university | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bridley Moor & Batchley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Holiday Inn Express Birmingham -Redditch Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Healthy Mind Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Batchley Support Group RC Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Drinks World Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Flame & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Bowood Care Homes
What is Bowood Care Homes's food hygiene rating?
Bowood Care Homes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Bowood Care Homes 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 Bowood Care Homes last inspected?
Bowood Care Homes was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bowood Care Homes?
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 Bowood Care Homes compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and Bowood Care Homes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Bowood Care Homes 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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