The Church Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Church Tavern 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
This is a fresh result: The Church Tavern was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 36 High Street, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AA
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Church Tavern 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% | ← The Church Tavern | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Church Tavern 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 Church Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathams brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Bubbleology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Burger & Sauce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Burrito Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Ask Italian also T/A Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2008 |
Questions about The Church Tavern
What is The Church Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Church Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Church Tavern 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 The Church Tavern last inspected?
The Church Tavern was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Church Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Church Tavern compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Church Tavern holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Church Tavern 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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