The Crafty Jar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Crafty Jar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 161 Lower High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1TS
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Crafty Jar 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 Crafty Jar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Crafty Jar 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 Crafty Jar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dans off license Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cofton at the Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Classic News Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crown Butchers Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Aztec Island Adventure Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Chilly kiddys ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Crafty Jar
What is The Crafty Jar's food hygiene rating?
The Crafty Jar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 18 December 2024.
Is The Crafty Jar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crafty Jar last inspected?
The Crafty Jar was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Crafty Jar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crafty Jar compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Crafty Jar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Crafty Jar 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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