What is the average food hygiene rating in Dudley?

The average food hygiene rating in Dudley is 4.4 out of 5, across 2,165 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Dudley compare with the national average for food hygiene?

62% of rated premises in Dudley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 17.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Dudley 313 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Dudley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,343 food businesses in Dudley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62% of the 2,165 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Dudley have a low hygiene rating?

85 food businesses in Dudley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Dudley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Dudley (2,659 establishments on record, 2,165 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Dudley

In Dudley, 62% of 2,165 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.4/5. These figures cover 2,659 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Dudley has 1,343 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,165 rated premises (62%). 85 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

5★ share: 62%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -17.7 pp
National rank: 313 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Dudley

5★ Very Good

1,343 (62%)

4★ Good

489 (22.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

248 (11.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

38 (1.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

45 (2.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.1%)

Plus 364 awaiting inspection and 130 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 364 awaiting inspection and 130 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Dudley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Dudley?: The average food hygiene rating in Dudley is 4.4 out of 5, across 2,165 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Dudley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 62% of rated premises in Dudley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 17.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Dudley 313 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Dudley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,343 food businesses in Dudley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62% of the 2,165 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Dudley have a low hygiene rating?: 85 food businesses in Dudley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Dudley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Dudley (2,659 establishments on record, 2,165 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Dudley

Top-rated places in Dudley

The YakOther catering premises · 10-11 Victoria Passage, Stourbridge · DY8 1DP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The Lockside SteakhouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 121 Enville Street, Stourbridge · DY8 3TQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Tenth LockPub/bar/nightclub · 154 Delph Road, Brierley Hill · DY5 2TY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Happy Faces Children's NurseryCaring Premises · Church Street, Stourbridge · DY8 1LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Iverley ViewCaring Premises · 168 Norton Road, Norton · DY8 2TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Royal British Legion LimitedPub/bar/nightclub · Royal British Legion Club, 2 Summerhill, Kingswinford · DY6 9JG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Shire Services@Brierley Hill Primary School,School/college/university · Shire Services at Brierley Hill Primary School, Brierley Hill Primary School, Mill Street, Brierley Hill · DY5 2TD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
St Michaels Christian preschoolOther catering premises · St Michael's Christian Preschool At St Michael's, Maynard Avenue, Norton · DY8 3EE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Cottage cuisineOther catering premises · DY8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Dudley Academies TrustSchool/college/university · Beacon Hill Academy, High Arcal Drive, Woodsetton, Dudley · DY3 1BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Rosewood,Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rosewood, Willowfields, Whitehouse Street, Coseley · WV14 8HF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
HG GrillMobile caterer · DY6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Dudley

AMAAN 7 SUPERMARKET LTDRetailers - other · Amaan 7 Supermarket, 31 Hall Street, Dudley · DY2 7BS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
The Little Cob ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · Abbey Street, Lower Gornal · DY3 2ND
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 June 2025
Go LocalRetailers - other · 105 Dudley Road, Brierley Hill · DY5 1HD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2025
Lahori Feast LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 201 High Street, Dudley · DY1 1QQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
Grange fryerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Grange Fryer, 24 Grange Road, Oldswinford, Stourbridge · DY9 7LE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 January 2026
Ali CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 New Street, Dudley · DY1 1LT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 August 2024
Active24/7Retailers - other · 174 High Street, Lye, Stourbridge · DY9 8LN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 October 2025
Drinks Stop Lifestyle ExpressRetailers - other · 17-19 High Oak, Pensnett, Brierley Hill · DY5 4LA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 March 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,659 real Food Standards Agency records for Dudley, of which 2,165 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.