Holly Bush Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Holly Bush Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 4 June 2019, more than 7 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: Cemetery Road, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 8AB
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Holly Bush Inn 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% | ← Holly Bush Inn | |
| 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 Holly Bush Inn 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 Holly Bush Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Lye Service Station Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Chilled Curry Company Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| ARC Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Chawn Hill Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| Caledonia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Holly Bush Inn
What is Holly Bush Inn's food hygiene rating?
Holly Bush Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 4 June 2019.
Is Holly Bush Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Holly Bush Inn last inspected?
Holly Bush Inn was last inspected on 4 June 2019, more than 7 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 Holly Bush Inn?
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 Holly Bush Inn compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Holly Bush Inn holds a 3. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Holly Bush Inn 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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