Birdcage Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dudley
Birdcage Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 14 December 2023, 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: 8 Birdcage Walk, Dudley, DY2 7AE
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Birdcage Cafe 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% | ← Birdcage Cafe | |
| 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 Birdcage 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 Birdcage Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Before Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Birdcage Cafe
What is Birdcage Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Birdcage Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Birdcage Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birdcage Cafe last inspected?
Birdcage Cafe was last inspected on 14 December 2023, 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 Birdcage Cafe?
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 Birdcage Cafe compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Birdcage Cafe holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Birdcage 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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