Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans 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 26 September 2019, more than 6 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: 12 Victoria Road, Halesowen, B62 8HY
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans 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 | 488 | 23% | ← Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 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 Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans 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 Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banga Sweet Center Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Balti Towers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
Questions about Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans
What is Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans's food hygiene rating?
Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 26 September 2019.
Is Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans 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 Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans last inspected?
Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans was last inspected on 26 September 2019, more than 6 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 Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Hill & Cakemore Ex Servicemans 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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