Esffon Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dudley
Esffon Grill 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: 12 Halesowen Road, Halesowen, B62 9AA
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Esffon Grill 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% | ← Esffon Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Esffon Grill 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 Esffon Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A star convenience Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| AIP C/O Olive Hill Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Balti Towers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Big John’s Quinton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Banga Sweet Center Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| American Coffee Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Alladin's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Esffon Grill
What is Esffon Grill's food hygiene rating?
Esffon Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Esffon Grill 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 Esffon Grill last inspected?
Esffon Grill 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 Esffon Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Esffon Grill compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Esffon Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Esffon Grill 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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