The Old Liberal food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Old Liberal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 3 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 153 High Street, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, DY5 2AF
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Liberal sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ← The Old Liberal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Old Liberal 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 Old Liberal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathams brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Bakers Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Bubbleology Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| ARC Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Old Liberal
What is The Old Liberal's food hygiene rating?
The Old Liberal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 3 December 2024.
Is The Old Liberal safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Liberal last inspected?
The Old Liberal was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Old Liberal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Liberal compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Liberal holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Old Liberal 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Old Liberal is one of 391 rated food businesses in Brierley Hill. See every hygiene rating in Brierley Hill →
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