B & M Retail food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
B & M Retail holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 2013, more than 13 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: B & M Bargains, 9-12 Trident Centre, High Street, DY1 1QJ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts B & M Retail 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% | ← B & M Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ||
| 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 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 B & M Retail 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 B & M Retail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| Cadrene Supported Living Distributors/Transporters | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Best Before Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about B & M Retail
What is B & M Retail's food hygiene rating?
B & M Retail has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 14 June 2013.
Is B & M Retail 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was B & M Retail last inspected?
B & M Retail was last inspected on 14 June 2013, more than 13 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 B & M Retail?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B & M Retail compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and B & M Retail is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects B & M Retail 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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