Heath Lane Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sandwell
Heath Lane Hospital 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 20 August 2024, 22 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: Heath Lane Hospital Heath Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BG
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts Heath Lane Hospital 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% | ← Heath Lane Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heath Lane Hospital 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 Heath Lane Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Allerton Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bake 'N' Take Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Atwal Caterers Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Agewell CIC Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| AA Stores Grafton Road Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
Questions about Heath Lane Hospital
What is Heath Lane Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Heath Lane Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 20 August 2024.
Is Heath Lane Hospital 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 Heath Lane Hospital last inspected?
Heath Lane Hospital was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 Heath Lane Hospital?
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 Heath Lane Hospital compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and Heath Lane Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Heath Lane Hospital 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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Understanding this rating
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