The New Talbot Halesowen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dudley
The New Talbot Halesowen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: The New Talbot, 238 Hagley Road, Halesowen, B63 4QQ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The New Talbot Halesowen 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% | ← The New Talbot Halesowen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The New Talbot Halesowen 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 The New Talbot Halesowen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Halesowen Scout Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bella's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Bella's Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Budget Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Carly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
| Advance Beyond CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about The New Talbot Halesowen
What is The New Talbot Halesowen's food hygiene rating?
The New Talbot Halesowen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 27 March 2025.
Is The New Talbot Halesowen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Talbot Halesowen last inspected?
The New Talbot Halesowen was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 The New Talbot Halesowen?
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 The New Talbot Halesowen compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The New Talbot Halesowen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The New Talbot Halesowen 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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