The Hot Bread Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
The Hot Bread Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 May 2024, more than 2 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: 84 High Street, Halesowen, B63 3BA
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hot Bread Shop sits behind roughly 1,829 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ← The Hot Bread Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Hot Bread Shop 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 Hot Bread Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
| Advance Beyond CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Bangla Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Budget Local Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Benjamins Bar And Banqueting Suites Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bella's Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about The Hot Bread Shop
What is The Hot Bread Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Hot Bread Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 22 May 2024.
Is The Hot Bread Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Hot Bread Shop last inspected?
The Hot Bread Shop was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 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 Hot Bread Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Hot Bread Shop compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Hot Bread Shop holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Hot Bread Shop 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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The Hot Bread Shop is one of 338 rated food businesses in Halesowen. See every hygiene rating in Halesowen →
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