Vicarage cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dudley
Vicarage cafe 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 25 April 2025, 14 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: Vicarage Cafe, 37C Vicarage Road, Halesowen, B62 8HU
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Vicarage cafe 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% | ← Vicarage cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Vicarage cafe 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 Vicarage cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banga Sweet Center Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
Questions about Vicarage cafe
What is Vicarage cafe's food hygiene rating?
Vicarage cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 25 April 2025.
Is Vicarage cafe 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 Vicarage cafe last inspected?
Vicarage cafe was last inspected on 25 April 2025, 14 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 Vicarage cafe?
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 Vicarage cafe compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Vicarage cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Vicarage cafe 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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