Old Swinford Service Ltd

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-04-30
Top 50% in Dudley

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Old Swinford Service Ltd is a school/college/university located at Oldswinford Hospital School, Heath Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 1QX, in the Dudley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Dudley oversees 2,603 registered food businesses, of which 69% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Dudley is 4.4 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Oldswinford Hospital School, Heath Lane, Stourbridge
Postcode
DY8 1QX
Local Authority
Dudley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1554099

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Old Swinford Service Ltd?

Old Swinford Service Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Dudley.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Old Swinford Service Ltd last inspected?

Old Swinford Service Ltd was last inspected on 2025-04-30. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Old Swinford Service Ltd located?

Old Swinford Service Ltd is located at Oldswinford Hospital School, Heath Lane, Stourbridge , DY8 1QX, in the Dudley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DY8 postcode area.