Showcase Cinemas food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dudley
Showcase Cinemas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Castlegate Way, Dudley, DY1 4TA
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Showcase Cinemas among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Showcase Cinemas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Showcase Cinemas 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 Showcase Cinemas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle & Glass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Burgin's Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Best Before Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
Questions about Showcase Cinemas
What is Showcase Cinemas's food hygiene rating?
Showcase Cinemas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Showcase Cinemas safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Showcase Cinemas last inspected?
Showcase Cinemas was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months 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 Showcase Cinemas?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Showcase Cinemas compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Showcase Cinemas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Showcase Cinemas 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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