Ale Hub Limited food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Ale Hub Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 16 October 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: Ale Hub, 15 Market Street, Kingswinford, DY6 9JS
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Ale Hub Limited 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% | ← Ale Hub Limited | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Ale Hub Limited 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 Ale Hub Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Country Foodbank Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| AIP C/O St Mary's C of E Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bostin Fittle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Chartwells at The Summerhill School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2018 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Coco's Dessert Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Dayz Away Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Brierley Hill Babybank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
Questions about Ale Hub Limited
What is Ale Hub Limited's food hygiene rating?
Ale Hub Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 16 October 2023.
Is Ale Hub Limited 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ale Hub Limited last inspected?
Ale Hub Limited was last inspected on 16 October 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 Ale Hub Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ale Hub Limited compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Ale Hub Limited holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Ale Hub Limited 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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