Hillstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Hillstore holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 August 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: 37 Hill Street, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0NU
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Hillstore sits behind roughly 1,829 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ← Hillstore | |
| 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 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 Hillstore 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 Hillstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Bains Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Bumble Beezzz Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Hillstore
What is Hillstore's food hygiene rating?
Hillstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 17 August 2023.
Is Hillstore safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hillstore last inspected?
Hillstore was last inspected on 17 August 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 Hillstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hillstore compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Hillstore holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Hillstore 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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Hillstore is one of 98 rated food businesses in Netherton. See every hygiene rating in Netherton →
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