The Saracens Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Saracens Head 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 9 January 2019, 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: 18 Stone Street, Dudley, DY1 1NJ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Saracens Head 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% | ← The Saracens Head | |
| 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 Very 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 The Saracens Head 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 The Saracens Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Cadrene Supported Living Distributors/Transporters | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Best Before Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
Questions about The Saracens Head
What is The Saracens Head's food hygiene rating?
The Saracens Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 9 January 2019.
Is The Saracens Head 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 The Saracens Head last inspected?
The Saracens Head was last inspected on 9 January 2019, 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 The Saracens Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Saracens Head compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Saracens Head holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Saracens Head 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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