Himley Road Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Himley Road Service Station 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 16 June 2017, more than 9 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: 501 Himley Road, Dudley, DY3 2SN
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Himley Road Service Station 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% | ← Himley Road Service Station | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Himley Road Service Station 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 Himley Road Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baristro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| bengal flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| A Box Full of Happiness Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
Questions about Himley Road Service Station
What is Himley Road Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Himley Road Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 16 June 2017.
Is Himley Road Service Station 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 Himley Road Service Station last inspected?
Himley Road Service Station was last inspected on 16 June 2017, more than 9 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 Himley Road Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Himley Road Service Station compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Himley Road Service Station holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Himley Road Service Station 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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