Jo's Baguette Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dudley
Jo's Baguette Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 7 February 2025, 17 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: Queensway Mall, 7 The Halesowen Cornbow, Halesowen, B63 4AZ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Jo's Baguette Bar 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% | ← Jo's Baguette Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jo's Baguette Bar 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 Jo's Baguette Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Budget Local Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Carly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
| Advance Beyond CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Bella's Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bangla Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bella's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
Questions about Jo's Baguette Bar
What is Jo's Baguette Bar's food hygiene rating?
Jo's Baguette Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Jo's Baguette Bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jo's Baguette Bar last inspected?
Jo's Baguette Bar was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 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 Jo's Baguette Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Jo's Baguette Bar compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Jo's Baguette Bar holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Jo's Baguette Bar 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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