The Retreat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wychavon
The Retreat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Woodbury Lane, Norton, Worcester, WR5 2PT
How it compares in Wychavon
That puts The Retreat among the 632 places in Wychavon holding top marks, 81% 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 | 632 | 81% | ← The Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 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 Very 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 The Retreat 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 The Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2024 |
| Norton College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Norton School/Breakfast Club/After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Brookes Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Norton Parish Hall And Coffee At WRFive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 January 2025 |
| Eastfield Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Retreat
What is The Retreat's food hygiene rating?
The Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wychavon Council on 3 September 2024.
Is The Retreat 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Retreat last inspected?
The Retreat was last inspected on 3 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Retreat?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Retreat compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, and The Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects The Retreat 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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