Africa Xpress food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Africa Xpress holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 25 August 2022, 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: 95 High Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3AU
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Africa Xpress 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 | 486 | 23% | ← Africa Xpress | |
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 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 Africa Xpress 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 Africa Xpress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Black Country Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2014 |
| Brier Rose Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Bubbleology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Brierley Hop House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Ask Italian also T/A Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Africa Xpress
What is Africa Xpress's food hygiene rating?
Africa Xpress has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 25 August 2022.
Is Africa Xpress 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Africa Xpress last inspected?
Africa Xpress was last inspected on 25 August 2022, 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 Africa Xpress?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Africa Xpress compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Africa Xpress holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Africa Xpress 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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