The Marverick food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Marverick holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 28 April 2022, more than 4 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: The Maverick, 1 High Street, Amblecote, DY8 4BX
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Marverick 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% | ← The Marverick | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Marverick 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 The Marverick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblecote Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Amblecote Institute And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Cakes by Walshy Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Amblecote Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2017 |
| Brook Primary School School/college/university | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Comberton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Crystal Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Marverick
What is The Marverick's food hygiene rating?
The Marverick has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 28 April 2022.
Is The Marverick 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Marverick last inspected?
The Marverick was last inspected on 28 April 2022, more than 4 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 The Marverick?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Marverick compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Marverick holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Marverick 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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