The Raven food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Raven holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2018, 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: 64 Woods Lane, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2RB
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Raven 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% | ← The Raven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Raven 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 Raven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chilled Curry Company Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| ARC Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Bathams brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| BP Lye Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Butterfies Tiney Home Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Raven
What is The Raven's food hygiene rating?
The Raven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 6 December 2018.
Is The Raven 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Raven last inspected?
The Raven was last inspected on 6 December 2018, 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 Raven?
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 The Raven compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Raven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Raven 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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Understanding this rating
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