Zoar Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dudley
Zoar Methodist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 3 May 2017, more than 9 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: Abbey Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2PG
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Zoar Methodist Church 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% | ← Zoar Methodist Church | |
| 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 Zoar Methodist Church 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 Zoar Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baristro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| bengal flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| A Box Full of Happiness Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Zoar Methodist Church
What is Zoar Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Zoar Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 3 May 2017.
Is Zoar Methodist Church 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zoar Methodist Church last inspected?
Zoar Methodist Church was last inspected on 3 May 2017, more than 9 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 Zoar Methodist Church?
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 Zoar Methodist Church compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Zoar Methodist Church holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Zoar Methodist Church 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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