The Hilly House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dudley
The Hilly House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: 142 Himley Road, Dudley, DY1 2QH
How it compares in Dudley
That puts The Hilly House 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% | ← The Hilly House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Hilly House 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 Hilly House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Dudley Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cafe Plaza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A Box Full of Happiness Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Africana Food and Drinks Boutique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Britannia Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Care4urkidz Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Camelot Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
Questions about The Hilly House
What is The Hilly House's food hygiene rating?
The Hilly House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Hilly House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hilly House last inspected?
The Hilly House was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Hilly House?
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 The Hilly House compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and The Hilly House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects The Hilly House 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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