The Abraham Darby
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Abraham Darby is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Abraham Darby, L103 Merry Hill Centre, Brierley Hill, DY5 1SJ, in the Dudley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Abraham Darby?
The Abraham Darby 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 The Abraham Darby last inspected?
The Abraham Darby was last inspected on 2025-03-28. 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 The Abraham Darby located?
The Abraham Darby is located at Abraham Darby, L103 Merry Hill Centre, Brierley Hill , DY5 1SJ, in the Dudley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DY5 postcode area.