Dubliners Bar & Cafe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Dubliners Bar & Cafe 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 20 February 2024, 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: 11-12 Birdcage Walk, Dudley, DY2 7AE
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Dubliners Bar & Cafe 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% | ← Dubliners Bar & Cafe | |
| 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 Dubliners Bar & 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dubliners Bar & Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Before Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Dubliners Bar & Cafe
What is Dubliners Bar & Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Dubliners Bar & Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 20 February 2024.
Is Dubliners Bar & Cafe 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 Dubliners Bar & Cafe last inspected?
Dubliners Bar & Cafe was last inspected on 20 February 2024, 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 Dubliners Bar & Cafe?
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 Dubliners Bar & Cafe compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Dubliners Bar & Cafe holds a 3. 248 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Dubliners Bar & 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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