HBS Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dudley
HBS Foods Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Nut Wharf, 90 Northfield Road, Netherton, DY2 9JQ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts HBS Foods Ltd 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% | ← HBS Foods Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 HBS Foods Ltd 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 HBS Foods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Wines Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
Questions about HBS Foods Ltd
What is HBS Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
HBS Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 9 October 2025.
Is HBS Foods Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was HBS Foods Ltd last inspected?
HBS Foods Ltd was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months 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 HBS Foods Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HBS Foods Ltd compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and HBS Foods Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects HBS Foods Ltd 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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