New Talbot food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
New Talbot 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 10 December 2019, more than 6 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 New Talbot, 349 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 3JN
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so New Talbot 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% | ← New Talbot | |
| 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 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 New Talbot 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 New Talbot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comberton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Black Country Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
| Capri Fast Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Abbeygate Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Brier Rose Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Brockmoor cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about New Talbot
What is New Talbot's food hygiene rating?
New Talbot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 10 December 2019.
Is New Talbot 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 New Talbot last inspected?
New Talbot was last inspected on 10 December 2019, more than 6 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 New Talbot?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 New Talbot compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while New Talbot holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects New Talbot 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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