The Wine Cabinet food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
The Wine Cabinet holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 October 2022, more than 3 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: 133 High Street, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AG
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wine Cabinet sits behind roughly 1,829 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ← The Wine Cabinet | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wine Cabinet 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 Wine Cabinet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Bakers Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Bathams brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Brew Monkey Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| ARC Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Wine Cabinet
What is The Wine Cabinet's food hygiene rating?
The Wine Cabinet has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 6 October 2022.
Is The Wine Cabinet safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Wine Cabinet last inspected?
The Wine Cabinet was last inspected on 6 October 2022, more than 3 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 Wine Cabinet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Wine Cabinet compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Wine Cabinet holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Wine Cabinet 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
The Wine Cabinet is one of 391 rated food businesses in Brierley Hill. See every hygiene rating in Brierley Hill →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dudley.gov.uk
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