Barnett Lane Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Barnett Lane Stores 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 14 February 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: Unit 3, Barnett Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9PJ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Barnett Lane Stores 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% | ← Barnett Lane Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Barnett Lane Stores 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 Barnett Lane Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark and Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cafe on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Belle Vue Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| Cafe Greedy Cow Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Bromley Hills Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| Crystal Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Crestwood School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Black Country Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Barnett Lane Stores
What is Barnett Lane Stores's food hygiene rating?
Barnett Lane Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 14 February 2017.
Is Barnett Lane Stores 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 Barnett Lane Stores last inspected?
Barnett Lane Stores was last inspected on 14 February 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 Barnett Lane Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barnett Lane Stores compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Barnett Lane Stores holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Barnett Lane Stores 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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