Whitehorse Road Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-05
Top 45% in Walsall

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Whitehorse Road Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 59 Whitehorse Road, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7PE, in the Walsall local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 October 2024, 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. Walsall oversees 2,206 registered food businesses, of which 61% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Walsall is 4.2 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
59 Whitehorse Road, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands
Postcode
WS8 7PE
Local Authority
Walsall
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1769214

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Whitehorse Road Care Home?

Whitehorse Road Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Walsall.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 Whitehorse Road Care Home last inspected?

Whitehorse Road Care Home was last inspected on 2024-10-05. 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 Whitehorse Road Care Home located?

Whitehorse Road Care Home is located at 59 Whitehorse Road, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands , WS8 7PE, in the Walsall local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WS8 postcode area.