The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino 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
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 17 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: 10 Castle Hill, Dudley, DY1 4QQ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino 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 Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino 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 Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Before Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bobby's Burger and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bowls and Buns Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist PLC Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2013 |
| Bedazzle Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2013 |
| Broadway Halls Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino
What is The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino's food hygiene rating?
The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 31 January 2025.
Is The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino 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 Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino last inspected?
The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Shaftesbury at Dudley Casino 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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