Darby & Joan Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Darby & Joan Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 January 2013, more than 13 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: Abbey Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2ND
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Darby & Joan Club 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% | ← Darby & Joan Club | |
| 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 Darby & Joan Club 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 Darby & Joan Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| bengal flame Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Baristro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Before & After School Club Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Candy Cavern Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Breakfast and After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| A Box Full of Happiness Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Darby & Joan Club
What is Darby & Joan Club's food hygiene rating?
Darby & Joan Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 30 January 2013.
Is Darby & Joan Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darby & Joan Club last inspected?
Darby & Joan Club was last inspected on 30 January 2013, more than 13 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 Darby & Joan Club?
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 Darby & Joan Club compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Darby & Joan Club holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Darby & Joan Club 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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