The River Rooms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The River Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 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: Bay L1, Block L, Mill Race Lane, DY8 1JN
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The River Rooms 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% | ← The River Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The River Rooms 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 The River Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aztec Island Adventure Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Chilly kiddys ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cofton at the Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Classic News Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Butterfies Tiney Home Nursery Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crown Butchers Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The River Rooms
What is The River Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The River Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 19 June 2019.
Is The River Rooms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The River Rooms last inspected?
The River Rooms was last inspected on 19 June 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 The River Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The River Rooms compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The River Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The River Rooms 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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