Cofton at the Bridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dudley
Cofton at the Bridge 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 13 May 2026, 2 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: 3 Coventry Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1EP
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Cofton at the Bridge 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% | ← Cofton at the Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cofton at the Bridge 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 Cofton at the Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic News Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Dans off license Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crown Butchers Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2019 |
| Card Zone Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
Questions about Cofton at the Bridge
What is Cofton at the Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Cofton at the Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Cofton at the Bridge 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 Cofton at the Bridge last inspected?
Cofton at the Bridge was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 Cofton at the Bridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cofton at the Bridge compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Cofton at the Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Cofton at the Bridge 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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