Townsend Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Townsend Social Club 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 17 July 2019, more than 6 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: Townsend Social Club, 2 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, B63 3US
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Townsend Social Club 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% | ← Townsend Social Club | |
| 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 Townsend Social Club 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 Townsend Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| AIP C/O The Earls High School School/college/university | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Budget Local Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Advance Beyond CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Bangla Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Carly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Townsend Social Club
What is Townsend Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Townsend Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 17 July 2019.
Is Townsend Social Club 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 Townsend Social Club last inspected?
Townsend Social Club was last inspected on 17 July 2019, more than 6 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 Townsend Social Club?
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 Townsend Social Club compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Townsend Social Club holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Townsend Social Club 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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Townsend Social Club is one of 338 rated food businesses in Halesowen. See every hygiene rating in Halesowen →
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