McDonalds food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dudley
McDonalds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 10 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: The Boulevard, Brierley Hill, DY5 1SH
How it compares in Dudley
That puts McDonalds among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ← McDonalds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 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 Very 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 McDonalds 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 McDonalds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathams brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Bubbleology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| 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 |
| Burger & Sauce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Burrito Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2008 |
Questions about McDonalds
What is McDonalds's food hygiene rating?
McDonalds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 14 August 2025.
Is McDonalds safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was McDonalds last inspected?
McDonalds was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 months 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 McDonalds?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McDonalds compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and McDonalds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects McDonalds 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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McDonalds is one of 391 rated food businesses in Brierley Hill. See every hygiene rating in Brierley Hill →
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