What is the average food hygiene rating in DY5?

The average food hygiene rating in the DY5 postcode area of Dudley is 4.34 out of 5, across 354 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in DY5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

219 food businesses in the DY5 postcode area of Dudley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 61.9% of the 354 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

How many food businesses in DY5 have a low hygiene rating?

18 food businesses in the DY5 postcode area of Dudley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 DY5 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the DY5 postcode area of Dudley (455 establishments on record, 354 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 DY5

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the DY5 postcode area of Dudley hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.34/5, with 61.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 455 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

DY5 (Dudley) has 219 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 354 rated premises (61.9%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.

Rating distribution in DY5

5★ Very Good

219 (61.9%)

4★ Good

67 (18.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

50 (14.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

12 (3.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 72 awaiting inspection and 29 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in DY5: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in DY5?: The average food hygiene rating in the DY5 postcode area of Dudley is 4.34 out of 5, across 354 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in DY5 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 219 food businesses in the DY5 postcode area of Dudley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 61.9% of the 354 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026.
How many food businesses in DY5 have a low hygiene rating?: 18 food businesses in the DY5 postcode area of Dudley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 DY5 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the DY5 postcode area of Dudley (455 establishments on record, 354 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.

Top-rated places in DY5

Tenth LockPub/bar/nightclub · 154 Delph Road, Brierley Hill · DY5 2TY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 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
ScallywagsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Level Street, Brierley Hill · DY5 1UA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
J's Diner & Catering ServicesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 2 Brettell Lane Industrial Estate, Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill · DY5 3LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
Tiled House Care HomeCaring Premises · 200 Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, Brierley Hill · DY5 4LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 March 2026
ForgePub/bar/nightclub · 32 Chase Road, Lower Gornal, Brierley Hill · DY5 4TS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Abbeygate Care HomeCaring Premises · 2 Leys Road, Brockmoor, Brierley Hill · DY5 3UR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 March 2026
AishacakesandmoreOther catering premises · DY5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 March 2026
Bathams breweryPub/bar/nightclub · Vine Inn, 10 Delph Road, Brierley Hill · DY5 2TN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 February 2026
VINE INNPub/bar/nightclub · Vine Inn, 10 Delph Road, Brierley Hill · DY5 2TN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 February 2026
Victoria Lodge Care HomeCaring Premises · 41 Bent Street, Brierley Hill · DY5 1RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 February 2026
Shire NurseryCaring Premises · Shine Nursery, Hammer Bank, Quarry Bank · DY5 2AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 February 2026

Places needing improvement in DY5

Go LocalRetailers - other · 105 Dudley Road, Brierley Hill · DY5 1HD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2025
Drinks Stop Lifestyle ExpressRetailers - other · 17-19 High Oak, Pensnett, Brierley Hill · DY5 4LA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 March 2025
Silverend Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 325 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill · DY5 3QR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 August 2025
Spice TreeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 53-54 High Street, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill · DY5 2AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2026
Jan SupermarketRetailers - other · 60 High Street, Pensnett, Brierley Hill · DY5 4RH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 September 2025
Singh SupermarketRetailers - other · 63 High Street, Brockmoor, Brierley Hill · DY5 3JA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
Wallows Kebab and PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 28D Wallows Road, Brockmoor, Brierley Hill · DY5 1PT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
Sunnyjenny ltdRetailers - other · SunnyJenny ltd, 179 Dudley Road, Brierley Hill · DY5 1HR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 455 real Food Standards Agency records for the DY5 postcode area, of which 354 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.