2,603 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 60.6% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Dudley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Dudley currently has 2,603 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,132 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 60.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. There are currently 44 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxyards Academy | DY4 8BH | 0 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Sunnyjenny ltd | DY5 1HR | 0 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| The Little Cob Shop | DY3 2ND | 0 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| 7 Days | DY9 8LB | 1 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Active24/7 | DY9 8LN | 1 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Active24/7 | DY9 8LN | 1 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Baba Babak Nath | DY9 7DL | 1 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Brownswall News & Mini Mart | DY3 3NS | 1 | Sep 02, 2025 |
| Charlton House Bar/Restaurant | DY1 1LU | 1 | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Chicken Plaza | DY5 3AE | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Discount Outlet | DY2 9SW | 1 | Oct 08, 2024 |
| Drinks Stop Lifestyle Express | DY5 4LA | 1 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Emma's Humbugs Coffee & Crafts | DY3 1RW | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| European Mini Market | B62 9DJ | 1 | Dec 05, 2024 |
| Go Local | DY5 1HD | 1 | Apr 16, 2025 |
There are currently 1,292 food businesses in Dudley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 60.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Dudley depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.