Bramford Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Bramford Stores 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 19 September 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: 29-31 Park Road, Woodsetton, DY1 4JN
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Bramford Stores 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% | ← Bramford Stores | |
| 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 Bramford Stores 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 Bramford Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| Bramford Primary School Kitchen School/college/university | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Burger Boi (Coseley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| BP Roseville Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2021 |
| Bridge St Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
Questions about Bramford Stores
What is Bramford Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bramford Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 19 September 2023.
Is Bramford Stores 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 Bramford Stores last inspected?
Bramford Stores was last inspected on 19 September 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 Bramford Stores?
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 Bramford Stores compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Bramford Stores holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Bramford Stores 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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