Glassboys Sports Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
Glassboys Sports Bar 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 3 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: War Memorial Athletics Ground, High Street, Amblecote, DY8 4HN
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Glassboys Sports 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% | ← Glassboys Sports 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 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 Glassboys Sports 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 Glassboys Sports Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Aztec Island Adventure Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Butterfies Tiney Home Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Chilly kiddys ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cakes by Walshy Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Amblecote Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2017 |
| Amblecote Institute And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
Questions about Glassboys Sports Bar
What is Glassboys Sports Bar's food hygiene rating?
Glassboys Sports Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 3 February 2020.
Is Glassboys Sports 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Glassboys Sports Bar last inspected?
Glassboys Sports Bar was last inspected on 3 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 Glassboys Sports Bar?
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 Glassboys Sports Bar compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Glassboys Sports Bar holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Glassboys Sports 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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