Oscar's at St Marys food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dudley
Oscar's at St Marys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2016, more than 10 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: St Marys Ce Primary School, Queen Street, Kingswinford, DY6 7AQ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Oscar's at St Marys among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Oscar's at St Marys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 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 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 Oscar's at St Marys 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 Oscar's at St Marys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O St Mary's C of E Primary School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bostin Fittle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Efes Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Coco's Dessert Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Black Country Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Booker Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Brierley Hill Babybank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
Questions about Oscar's at St Marys
What is Oscar's at St Marys's food hygiene rating?
Oscar's at St Marys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 23 February 2016.
Is Oscar's at St Marys safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oscar's at St Marys last inspected?
Oscar's at St Marys was last inspected on 23 February 2016, more than 10 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 Oscar's at St Marys?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oscar's at St Marys compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Oscar's at St Marys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Oscar's at St Marys 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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