St Marks House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dudley
St Marks House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 1 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Brook Street, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 8SN
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so St Marks House sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ← St Marks House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 St Marks House 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 St Marks House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Lye Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| ARC Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Chilled Curry Company Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Caslon Primary Kitchen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Breakfast & After School Clubs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Caledonia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about St Marks House
What is St Marks House's food hygiene rating?
St Marks House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 1 February 2023.
Is St Marks House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Marks House last inspected?
St Marks House was last inspected on 1 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Marks House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Marks House compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while St Marks House holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects St Marks House 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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