Fate Special Foods food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Dudley
Fate Special Foods 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 3 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: Unit B8, Anchor Business Park, New Road, DY2 9AF
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Fate Special Foods 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 | 486 | 23% | ← Fate Special Foods | |
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Fate Special Foods 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 Fate Special Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Britannia Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Bains Wines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
Questions about Fate Special Foods
What is Fate Special Foods's food hygiene rating?
Fate Special Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 3 October 2012.
Is Fate Special Foods 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 Fate Special Foods last inspected?
Fate Special Foods was last inspected on 3 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 Fate Special Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Fate Special Foods compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Fate Special Foods holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Fate Special Foods 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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