The Old Cat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Old Cat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2022, more than 3 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: 110 High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, DY8 5RT
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Old Cat 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% | ← The Old Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Cat 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 Old Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Greedy Cow Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Cafe on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Crystal Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bark and Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Belle Vue Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| Brook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Dingle Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2018 |
| Bromley Hills Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
Questions about The Old Cat
What is The Old Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Old Cat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 17 November 2022.
Is The Old Cat 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Cat last inspected?
The Old Cat was last inspected on 17 November 2022, more than 3 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 The Old Cat?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Cat compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Cat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Old Cat 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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