The Northwick Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Worcester City
The Northwick Arms 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 6 August 2021, more than 4 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: 29 Vine Street, Worcester, WR3 7DX
How it compares in Worcester City
That puts The Northwick Arms among the 460 places in Worcester City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 460 | 78% | ← The Northwick Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Very 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 Northwick Arms 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 Northwick Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Cornmeadow Early Years School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At Perdiswell Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Bishop Perowne Church Of England College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Abberley House Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Astwood Convenience Store - Todays News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
Questions about The Northwick Arms
What is The Northwick Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Northwick Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worcester City Council on 6 August 2021.
Is The Northwick Arms 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 Northwick Arms last inspected?
The Northwick Arms was last inspected on 6 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worcester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Northwick Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Northwick Arms compare to other places in Worcester City?
78% of the 590 rated food businesses in Worcester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Northwick Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worcester City Council inspects The Northwick Arms 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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