The Hop Pole Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wychavon
The Hop Pole 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: 40 Friar Street, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 8ED
How it compares in Wychavon
That puts The Hop Pole 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 Hop Pole Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hop Pole 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 Hop Pole Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Cafe Morso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Megs Pegs Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Panda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about The Hop Pole Inn
What is The Hop Pole Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Hop Pole Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wychavon Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Hop Pole 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 Hop Pole Inn last inspected?
The Hop Pole Inn was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Hop Pole 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hop Pole Inn compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, and The Hop Pole Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects The Hop Pole 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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