Meadowlark Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Meadowlark Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 28 September 2023, more than 2 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: 115 Dibdale Road, Dudley, DY1 2RR
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Meadowlark Express 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% | ← Meadowlark Express | |
| 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 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 Meadowlark Express 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 Meadowlark Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Ashbourne Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Aamira Restaurant Ltd t/a Aashiqs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| A Box Full of Happiness Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
Questions about Meadowlark Express
What is Meadowlark Express's food hygiene rating?
Meadowlark Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 28 September 2023.
Is Meadowlark Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Meadowlark Express last inspected?
Meadowlark Express was last inspected on 28 September 2023, more than 2 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 Meadowlark Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Meadowlark Express compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Meadowlark Express holds a 3. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Meadowlark Express 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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