The Whitley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Whitley 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 9 April 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: 211 Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, B63 3QX
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Whitley 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 Whitley | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Whitley 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 Whitley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Cheers the Liquor Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bread and Butter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| BP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| 1st Halesowen Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| AIP C/O The Earls High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
Questions about The Whitley
What is The Whitley's food hygiene rating?
The Whitley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 9 April 2019.
Is The Whitley 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 Whitley last inspected?
The Whitley was last inspected on 9 April 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 Whitley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Whitley compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Whitley holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Whitley 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Whitley is one of 338 rated food businesses in Halesowen. See every hygiene rating in Halesowen →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.dudley.gov.uk
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