Pilot IMS food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dudley
Pilot IMS holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Pilot IMS was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
85% of rated food businesses in Dudley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dudley ratings →
Address: The United Church, High Street, Lye, DY9 8LX
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Pilot IMS among the 1,337 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 | 1,337 | 62% | ← Pilot IMS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 246 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 527 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 Very 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 Pilot IMS 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 Pilot IMS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Lye Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Chilled Curry Company Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| ARC Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
| Caledonia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Caslon Primary Kitchen School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Breakfast & After School Clubs School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
Questions about Pilot IMS
What is Pilot IMS's food hygiene rating?
Pilot IMS has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Pilot IMS 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pilot IMS last inspected?
Pilot IMS was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 Pilot IMS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pilot IMS compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,156 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Pilot IMS is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Pilot IMS 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
Pilot IMS is one of 461 rated food businesses in Stourbridge. See every hygiene rating in Stourbridge →
Dudley inspects and rates 2,683 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dudley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.dudley.gov.uk
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