The Liquor Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Liquor Lounge 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 11 August 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: 55 High Street, Halesowen, B63 3BG
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Liquor Lounge 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 Liquor Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Liquor Lounge 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 Liquor Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangla Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Advance Beyond CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Carly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Benjamins Bar And Banqueting Suites Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Budget Local Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about The Liquor Lounge
What is The Liquor Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Liquor Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 11 August 2021.
Is The Liquor Lounge 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 Liquor Lounge last inspected?
The Liquor Lounge was last inspected on 11 August 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 Liquor Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Liquor Lounge compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Liquor Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Liquor Lounge 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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The Liquor Lounge is one of 338 rated food businesses in Halesowen. See every hygiene rating in Halesowen →
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