Dudley SunXpress food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Dudley SunXpress holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 July 2021, more than 5 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: 218 High Street, Dudley, DY1 1PD
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Dudley SunXpress 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% | ← Dudley SunXpress | |
| 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 Dudley SunXpress 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 Dudley SunXpress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Best Before Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Dudley SunXpress
What is Dudley SunXpress's food hygiene rating?
Dudley SunXpress has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 14 July 2021.
Is Dudley SunXpress 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dudley SunXpress last inspected?
Dudley SunXpress was last inspected on 14 July 2021, more than 5 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 Dudley SunXpress?
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 Dudley SunXpress compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Dudley SunXpress holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Dudley SunXpress 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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