Yew Tree Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Yew Tree Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 26 February 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: Yew Tree Stores, 4 Yew Tree Hills, Netherton, DY2 0JU
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Yew Tree Store 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% | ← Yew Tree Store | |
| 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 Yew Tree Store 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 Yew Tree Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Bains Wines Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Yew Tree Store
What is Yew Tree Store's food hygiene rating?
Yew Tree Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 26 February 2019.
Is Yew Tree Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Yew Tree Store last inspected?
Yew Tree Store was last inspected on 26 February 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 Yew Tree Store?
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 Yew Tree Store compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Yew Tree Store holds a 3. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Yew Tree Store 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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