Union Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Union Inn 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 28 February 2020, 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: 54 Water Street, Kingswinford, DY6 7QB
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Union Inn 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% | ← Union Inn | |
| 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 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 Union Inn 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 Union Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O St Mary's C of E Primary School/college/university | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bostin Fittle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Black Country Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Coco's Dessert Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Brierley Hill Babybank Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Booker Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| AIP C/O Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Union Inn
What is Union Inn's food hygiene rating?
Union Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 28 February 2020.
Is Union Inn 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 Union Inn last inspected?
Union Inn was last inspected on 28 February 2020, 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 Union Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Union Inn compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Union Inn holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Union Inn 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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