Horse and Jockey Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Horse and Jockey Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 13 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: High Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, DY6 0HA
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Horse and Jockey Public House 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% | ← Horse and Jockey Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Horse and Jockey Public House 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 Horse and Jockey Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aston Quality Foods Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Grandpa's Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2016 |
| Dayz Away Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Alam International Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Bostin Fittle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| AIP C/O St Mary's C of E Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Horse and Jockey Public House
What is Horse and Jockey Public House's food hygiene rating?
Horse and Jockey Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Horse and Jockey Public House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horse and Jockey Public House last inspected?
Horse and Jockey Public House was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 9 months 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 Horse and Jockey Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horse and Jockey Public House compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Horse and Jockey Public House holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Horse and Jockey Public House 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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