Record Culture food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Record Culture 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 2 March 2022, 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: 11 Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AB
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Record Culture 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% | ← Record Culture | |
| 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 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 Record Culture 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 Record Culture, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crown Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Classic News Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Cofton at the Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Card Zone Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
Questions about Record Culture
What is Record Culture's food hygiene rating?
Record Culture has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 2 March 2022.
Is Record Culture 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 Record Culture last inspected?
Record Culture was last inspected on 2 March 2022, 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 Record Culture?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Record Culture compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Record Culture holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Record Culture 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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Understanding this rating
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Record Culture is one of 461 rated food businesses in Stourbridge. See every hygiene rating in Stourbridge →
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