Essdee Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Essdee Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 September 2019, 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: 1 Oak Street, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9LH
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Essdee Stores 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% | ← Essdee Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Essdee Stores 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 Essdee Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bains Wines Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Alan Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services @ Ormiston Forge Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bamyet Afro Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Essdee Stores
What is Essdee Stores's food hygiene rating?
Essdee Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 30 September 2019.
Is Essdee Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Essdee Stores last inspected?
Essdee Stores was last inspected on 30 September 2019, 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 Essdee Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Essdee Stores compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Essdee Stores holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Essdee Stores 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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Essdee Stores is one of 98 rated food businesses in Netherton. See every hygiene rating in Netherton →
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