Forge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Forge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: 32 Chase Road, Lower Gornal, Brierley Hill, DY5 4TS
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Forge 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% | ← Forge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Forge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Box Full of Happiness Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Baristro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| bengal flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| AIP C/O St Marks CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bushey Fields Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Forge
What is Forge's food hygiene rating?
Forge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Forge 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forge last inspected?
Forge was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
How does Forge compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Forge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Forge 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Forge is one of 391 rated food businesses in Brierley Hill. See every hygiene rating in Brierley Hill →
Dudley inspects and rates 2,663 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dudley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.dudley.gov.uk
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