Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) 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 16 August 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: Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF), 48 Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, DY8 5SJ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) 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% | ← Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) | |
| 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 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 Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) 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 Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Cafe Greedy Cow Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Brook Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cafe on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bark and Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Amblecote Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Comberton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Amblecote Institute And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
Questions about Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P)
What is Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P)'s food hygiene rating?
Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 16 August 2022.
Is Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) 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 Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) last inspected?
Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) was last inspected on 16 August 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 Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Pritchards Garages Limited (ELF)(P) 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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