Shovel Inn
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Shovel Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Pedmore Road, Lye, Stourbridge, DY9 7DZ, in the Dudley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 10 August 2022, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Dudley oversees 2,603 registered food businesses, of which 69% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Dudley is 4.4 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Shovel Inn?
Shovel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Dudley.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Shovel Inn last inspected?
Shovel Inn was last inspected on 2022-08-10. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Shovel Inn located?
Shovel Inn is located at Pedmore Road, Lye, Stourbridge , DY9 7DZ, in the Dudley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DY9 postcode area.