Norton Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Norton Social Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 4 July 2019, more than 7 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: 25 Osmaston Road, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 2AL
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Norton Social Club 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% | ← Norton Social Club | |
| 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 Norton 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 Norton Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Residential Home Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2020 |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
| Falcon Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2017 |
| Fairmont Residential Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| ABM Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Gigmill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| BP Petrol Station SF Connect Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Asda Express Stourbridge PFS Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Norton Social Club
What is Norton Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Norton Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 4 July 2019.
Is Norton Social Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Norton Social Club last inspected?
Norton Social Club was last inspected on 4 July 2019, more than 7 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 Norton Social Club?
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 Norton 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 Norton Social Club holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Norton 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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