The Yak food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dudley
The Yak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Yak was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10-11 Victoria Passage, Stourbridge, DY8 1DP
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Yak 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 Yak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Yak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Zone Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crown Butchers Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2013 |
| Classic News Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about The Yak
What is The Yak's food hygiene rating?
The Yak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Yak 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Yak last inspected?
The Yak was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
How does The Yak compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Yak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Yak 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Yak is one of 461 rated food businesses in Stourbridge. See every hygiene rating in Stourbridge →
Dudley inspects and rates 2,663 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dudley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.dudley.gov.uk
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