The Fruit Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
The Fruit Deli 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 May 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: Hagley Mall, 13 The Halesowen Cornbow, Halesowen, B63 4AJ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fruit Deli 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 Fruit Deli | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Fruit Deli 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 Fruit Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Budget Local Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Carly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Advance Beyond CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Bella's Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bella's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Bangla Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about The Fruit Deli
What is The Fruit Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Fruit Deli has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 8 May 2017.
Is The Fruit Deli 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 The Fruit Deli last inspected?
The Fruit Deli was last inspected on 8 May 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 The Fruit Deli?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fruit Deli compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Fruit Deli holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Fruit Deli 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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