The George food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The George holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: George Inn 37 Dudley Road, Oldbury, B69 3DP
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The George sits behind roughly 2,074 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ← The George | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 The George 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 George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Balaji Temple Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Brades Lodge School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Blairs Caribbean Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Alliance in Partnership Limited @ St Francis Xavier School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Bacaba Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bills Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Agnes House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
Questions about The George
What is The George's food hygiene rating?
The George has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 9 May 2025.
Is The George safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 The George last inspected?
The George was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The George?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The George holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The George 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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