Lye Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Lye Service Station 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 8 November 2018, more than 7 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: 28 Dudley Road, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 8EE
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Lye Service Station 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% | ← Lye Service Station | |
| 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 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 Lye Service Station 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 Lye Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilled Curry Company Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| BP Lye Service Station Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| ARC Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Caledonia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bathams brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
Questions about Lye Service Station
What is Lye Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Lye Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 8 November 2018.
Is Lye Service Station 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 Lye Service Station last inspected?
Lye Service Station was last inspected on 8 November 2018, more than 7 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 Lye Service Station?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lye Service Station compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Lye Service Station holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Lye Service Station 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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Lye Service Station is one of 461 rated food businesses in Stourbridge. See every hygiene rating in Stourbridge →
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