Lifestyle Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Lifestyle Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 30 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: 6 Kingsway, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 4SP
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Lifestyle Express 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% | ← Lifestyle Express | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lifestyle Express 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 Lifestyle Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes by Walshy Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Amblecote Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2017 |
| Amblecote Institute And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Amblecote Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Discover U Tea Rooms at The Old Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Church View Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Brook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Lifestyle Express
What is Lifestyle Express's food hygiene rating?
Lifestyle Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Lifestyle Express 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lifestyle Express last inspected?
Lifestyle Express was last inspected on 30 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 Lifestyle Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lifestyle Express compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Lifestyle Express holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Lifestyle Express 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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