Vicarage Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Dudley
Vicarage Convenience Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket 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 8 September 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: 14 Vicarage Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4JE
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Vicarage Convenience 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% | ← Vicarage Convenience 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 Vicarage Convenience 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 Vicarage Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfies Tiney Home Nursery Caring Premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Chilly kiddys ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Aztec Island Adventure Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Amblecote Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2017 |
| Amblecote Institute And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Cakes by Walshy Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
Questions about Vicarage Convenience Store
What is Vicarage Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Vicarage Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 8 September 2021.
Is Vicarage Convenience Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket 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 Vicarage Convenience Store last inspected?
Vicarage Convenience Store was last inspected on 8 September 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 Vicarage Convenience 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 Vicarage Convenience Store compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Vicarage Convenience Store holds a 3. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Vicarage Convenience 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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