Forge Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wychavon
Forge Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Forge Shop was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Wychavon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wychavon ratings →
Address: High Street, Inkberrow, Worcester, WR7 4DY
How this rating has changed
Forge Shop was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | Exempt 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wychavon
That puts Forge Shop among the 638 places in Wychavon holding top marks, 82% 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 | 638 | 82% | ← Forge Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 320 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 Forge Shop 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 Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Old Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| St Peter's Church Hall Other catering premises | 94 yards away | Exempt | |
| Inkberrow Tennis Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Little Bo Peep Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Pizza # 48 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Little Bo Peep Fun Club And Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Sporting Club Inkberrow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Forge Shop
What is Forge Shop's food hygiene rating?
Forge Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wychavon Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Forge Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forge Shop last inspected?
Forge Shop was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forge Shop?
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 Forge Shop compare to other places in Wychavon?
82% of the 782 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, and Forge Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects Forge Shop 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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Forge Shop is one of 31 rated food businesses in Worcester. See every hygiene rating in Worcester →
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