The Why Not Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wychavon
The Why Not Inn 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 21 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 55 The Ridgeway, New End, Astwood Bank, B96 6LU
How it compares in Wychavon
That puts The Why Not Inn 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 Why Not Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Why Not Inn 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 Why Not Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Nevill Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Simply Local Astwood Bank Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Astwood Bank Food Emporium Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Steamhouse Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Oddies Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Astwood House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about The Why Not Inn
What is The Why Not Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Why Not Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wychavon Council on 21 June 2024.
Is The Why Not Inn 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 Why Not Inn last inspected?
The Why Not Inn was last inspected on 21 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Why Not Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Why Not Inn compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, and The Why Not Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects The Why Not Inn 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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