The Lighthouse Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dudley
The Lighthouse Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 November 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: The Lighthouse Cafe also t/a The Hub Dudley, Dudley Community Church, Salop Street, DY1 3AT
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Lighthouse Cafe 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 Lighthouse Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lighthouse Cafe 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.
Questions about The Lighthouse Cafe
What is The Lighthouse Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Lighthouse Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 3 November 2021.
Is The Lighthouse Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lighthouse Cafe last inspected?
The Lighthouse Cafe was last inspected on 3 November 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 Lighthouse Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lighthouse Cafe compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Lighthouse Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Lighthouse Cafe 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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