Larkhill General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Larkhill General Store 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 22 March 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: 73A Larkhill Road, Norton, Stourbridge, DY8 3LN
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Larkhill General Store sits behind roughly 1,831 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ← Larkhill General Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Larkhill General Store 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 Larkhill General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O The Ridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Gigmill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Forget-Me-Not House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2014 |
| East One Curry House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Discover U Tea Rooms at The Old Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Church View Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Fletcher Drinks Cabinet Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| Fairmont Residential Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
Questions about Larkhill General Store
What is Larkhill General Store's food hygiene rating?
Larkhill General Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 22 March 2019.
Is Larkhill General Store 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 Larkhill General Store last inspected?
Larkhill General Store was last inspected on 22 March 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 Larkhill General Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Larkhill General Store compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Larkhill General Store holds a 3. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Larkhill General Store 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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