The Royal Exchange food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Royal Exchange 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 14 March 2018, more than 8 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: Enville Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1XW
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal Exchange 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 Royal Exchange | |
| 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 Very 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 Royal Exchange 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 Royal Exchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dans off license Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Classic News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crown Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cofton at the Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Aztec Island Adventure Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Exchange
What is The Royal Exchange's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 14 March 2018.
Is The Royal Exchange 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 Royal Exchange last inspected?
The Royal Exchange was last inspected on 14 March 2018, more than 8 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 Royal Exchange?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Royal Exchange compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Exchange holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Royal Exchange 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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The Royal Exchange is one of 461 rated food businesses in Stourbridge. See every hygiene rating in Stourbridge →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dudley.gov.uk
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