The Stourbridge Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Stourbridge Lion 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 14 December 2021, more than 4 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: 77-78 High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1DX
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Stourbridge Lion 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 | 488 | 23% | ← The Stourbridge Lion | |
| 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 Very 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 Stourbridge Lion 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 Stourbridge Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Butterfingers Deli Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cock'N'Bull.Co Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2013 |
| Card Zone Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
Questions about The Stourbridge Lion
What is The Stourbridge Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Stourbridge Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 14 December 2021.
Is The Stourbridge Lion 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 Stourbridge Lion last inspected?
The Stourbridge Lion was last inspected on 14 December 2021, more than 4 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 Stourbridge Lion?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stourbridge Lion compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Stourbridge Lion holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Stourbridge Lion 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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