Waitrose Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dudley
Waitrose Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2025, 17 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: Waitrose, 44 Ryemarket, Stourbridge, DY8 1HJ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Waitrose Limited among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Waitrose Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Waitrose Limited 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 Waitrose Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Zone Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crown Butchers Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2013 |
| Classic News Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose Limited
What is Waitrose Limited's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Waitrose Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waitrose Limited last inspected?
Waitrose Limited was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 months 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 Waitrose Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waitrose Limited compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Waitrose Limited 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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Understanding this rating
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