H&J Farm Butcher Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
H&J Farm Butcher Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: 2 Cradley Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9RB
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so H&J Farm Butcher Ltd sits behind roughly 1,829 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ← H&J Farm Butcher Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 H&J Farm Butcher Ltd 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 H&J Farm Butcher Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bains Wines Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2017 |
| Blossom Creations Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about H&J Farm Butcher Ltd
What is H&J Farm Butcher Ltd's food hygiene rating?
H&J Farm Butcher Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dudley Council on 2 December 2025.
Is H&J Farm Butcher Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was H&J Farm Butcher Ltd last inspected?
H&J Farm Butcher Ltd was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 H&J Farm Butcher Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 H&J Farm Butcher Ltd compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while H&J Farm Butcher Ltd holds a 3. 249 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects H&J Farm Butcher Ltd 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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