The Old Chainyards food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Old Chainyards holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 17 June 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: The Old Chainyard, 63 Castle Street, Coseley, WV14 9DW
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Chainyards 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 Old Chainyards | |
| 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 Old Chainyards 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 Old Chainyards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Roseville Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2021 |
| Bramford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| Bramford Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Aladdin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bloomfield Convenience Store & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bilston News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
Questions about The Old Chainyards
What is The Old Chainyards's food hygiene rating?
The Old Chainyards has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 17 June 2019.
Is The Old Chainyards safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Old Chainyards last inspected?
The Old Chainyards was last inspected on 17 June 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 Old Chainyards?
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 Old Chainyards compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Chainyards holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Old Chainyards 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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