The Hop Vault food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Hop Vault 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 13 July 2021, more than 5 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: 9 Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AB
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Hop Vault 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 Hop Vault | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Hop Vault 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 Hop Vault, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic News Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crown Butchers Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cofton at the Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Dans off license Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Card Zone Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Hop Vault
What is The Hop Vault's food hygiene rating?
The Hop Vault has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 13 July 2021.
Is The Hop Vault 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 Hop Vault last inspected?
The Hop Vault was last inspected on 13 July 2021, more than 5 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 Hop Vault?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hop Vault compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Hop Vault is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Hop Vault 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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