Himley Country Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Staffordshire
Himley Country Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 22 School Road, Himley, South Staffordshire, DY3 4LG
How it compares in South Staffordshire
In South Staffordshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Himley Country Hotel sits behind roughly 600 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← Himley Country Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Himley Country Hotel none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Himley Country Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Himley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Himley Mill Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Himley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Himley Hall And Southwing Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Himley Hall Golf Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Blakeley Heath Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Francessca's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Himley Country Hotel
What is Himley Country Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Himley Country Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Himley Country Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Himley Country Hotel last inspected?
Himley Country Hotel was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Himley Country Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Himley Country Hotel compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Himley Country Hotel holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Himley Country Hotel and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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