The Elephant & Castle Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Elephant & Castle Pub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 April 2023, more than 3 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: Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Elephant & Castle Pub among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ← The Elephant & Castle Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 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 Good
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 The Elephant & Castle Pub 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 The Elephant & Castle Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle & Glass Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Burgin's Newsagents Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Black Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Broadway Halls Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Cadrene Supported Living Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about The Elephant & Castle Pub
What is The Elephant & Castle Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Elephant & Castle Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 26 April 2023.
Is The Elephant & Castle Pub safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Elephant & Castle Pub last inspected?
The Elephant & Castle Pub was last inspected on 26 April 2023, more than 3 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 The Elephant & Castle Pub?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Elephant & Castle Pub compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Elephant & Castle Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Elephant & Castle Pub 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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