Springs food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Dudley
Springs holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 8 October 2012, more than 13 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: Upper Gornal Methodist Church, Spills Meadow, Upper Gornal, DY3 1YB
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Springs 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% | ← Springs | |
| 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 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 Springs 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 Springs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aamira Restaurant Ltd t/a Aashiqs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Brockswood Animal Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bramford Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Springs
What is Springs's food hygiene rating?
Springs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 8 October 2012.
Is Springs 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Springs last inspected?
Springs was last inspected on 8 October 2012, more than 13 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 Springs?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Springs compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Springs holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Springs 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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