C R Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
C R Stores 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 11 June 2018, more than 8 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: 47 Market Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9JY
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so C R Stores 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% | ← C R Stores | |
| 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 C R Stores 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 C R Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Foodbank Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| AIP C/O St Mary's C of E Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bostin Fittle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Chartwells at The Summerhill School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2018 |
| Bromley Hills Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Brierley Hill Babybank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about C R Stores
What is C R Stores's food hygiene rating?
C R Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 11 June 2018.
Is C R Stores 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 C R Stores last inspected?
C R Stores was last inspected on 11 June 2018, more than 8 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 C R Stores?
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 C R Stores compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while C R Stores holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects C R Stores 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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