Michaels Drinkshop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Michaels Drinkshop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 November 2018, 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: 1 Robert Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2AZ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Michaels Drinkshop 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 | 488 | 23% | ← Michaels Drinkshop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Good
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 Michaels Drinkshop 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 Michaels Drinkshop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aamira Restaurant Ltd t/a Aashiqs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| bengal flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Baristro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Michaels Drinkshop
What is Michaels Drinkshop's food hygiene rating?
Michaels Drinkshop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 28 November 2018.
Is Michaels Drinkshop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Michaels Drinkshop last inspected?
Michaels Drinkshop was last inspected on 28 November 2018, 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 Michaels Drinkshop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Michaels Drinkshop compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Michaels Drinkshop holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Michaels Drinkshop 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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