Forge Mill Needle Museum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redditch
Forge Mill Needle Museum 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 9 February 2026, 5 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: Needle Mill Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HY
How it compares in Redditch
That puts Forge Mill Needle Museum among the 280 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 280 | 76% | ← Forge Mill Needle Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 Forge Mill Needle Museum 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 Forge Mill Needle Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services At St Stephens C Of E Rsa Academy School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| B \& M Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Alliance In Partnership At The Forge Secondary School School/college/university | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| First Steps Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Batchley Support Group RC Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Eden Cafe At Heart Of Worcestershire College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Heart Of Worcestershire College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| FAD Fitness Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Forge Mill Needle Museum
What is Forge Mill Needle Museum's food hygiene rating?
Forge Mill Needle Museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Forge Mill Needle Museum 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 Forge Mill Needle Museum last inspected?
Forge Mill Needle Museum was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forge Mill Needle Museum?
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 Forge Mill Needle Museum compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and Forge Mill Needle Museum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Forge Mill Needle Museum 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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