What is the average food hygiene rating in DY8?

The average food hygiene rating in the DY8 postcode area of Dudley is 4.51 out of 5, across 386 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 DY8 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

256 food businesses in the DY8 postcode area of Dudley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66.3% of the 386 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in DY8 have a low hygiene rating?

7 food businesses in the DY8 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 DY8 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the DY8 postcode area of Dudley (456 establishments on record, 386 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 DY8

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the DY8 postcode area of Dudley hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.51/5, with 66.3% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 456 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

DY8 (Dudley) has 256 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 386 rated premises (66.3%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

Rating distribution in DY8

5★ Very Good

256 (66.3%)

4★ Good

81 (21%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

42 (10.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 45 awaiting inspection and 25 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in DY8: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in DY8?: The average food hygiene rating in the DY8 postcode area of Dudley is 4.51 out of 5, across 386 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 DY8 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 256 food businesses in the DY8 postcode area of Dudley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66.3% of the 386 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in DY8 have a low hygiene rating?: 7 food businesses in the DY8 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 DY8 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the DY8 postcode area of Dudley (456 establishments on record, 386 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 DY8

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
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
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
Cofton at the BridgeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 Coventry Street, Stourbridge · DY8 1EP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
SunriseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 139 Enville Street, Stourbridge · DY8 3TD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1 Mill Race Park, St Johns Road, Stourbridge · DY8 1JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
GigmillPub/bar/nightclub · South Road, Norton, Stourbridge · DY8 3UL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Parkfield Grange Care HomeOther catering premises · 31 Hagley Road, Stourbridge · DY8 1QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
St Michaels ChurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Well Drop-inSt Michaels and All Angels Church, Maynard Avenue, Norton, Stourbridge · DY8 3EE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026

Places needing improvement in DY8

Ten Arches PubPub/bar/nightclub · Ten Arches, Penfields Road, Amblecote · DY8 4UZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
Golden BoatTakeaway/sandwich shop · 129 Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge · DY8 3NX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 May 2025
David's DeliTakeaway/sandwich shop · 29 Lower High Street, Stourbridge · DY8 1TA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 August 2025
LoonfungTakeaway/sandwich shop · Loon Fung, 33 Green Street, Stourbridge · DY8 1UQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Wordsley ChippyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 106 High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge · DY8 5RT
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2024
NisaRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 15 Glebe Lane, Norton, Stourbridge · DY8 3YG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 December 2025
TSK Convenience StoreRetailers - other · Unit 1, Kinver Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge · DY8 5AA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 456 real Food Standards Agency records for the DY8 postcode area, of which 386 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.