The Chapel House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Chapel House 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 5 October 2021, more than 4 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: 28 Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2EG
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chapel House sits behind roughly 1,831 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ← The Chapel House | |
| 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 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 Chapel House 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 Chapel House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| bengal flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aamira Restaurant Ltd t/a Aashiqs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Baristro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Chapel House
What is The Chapel House's food hygiene rating?
The Chapel House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 5 October 2021.
Is The Chapel House 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 Chapel House last inspected?
The Chapel House was last inspected on 5 October 2021, more than 4 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 Chapel House?
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 Chapel House compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Chapel House holds a 3. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Chapel House 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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