Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wyre Forest
Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge 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
The rating dates from 18 July 2022, more than 3 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: 21 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1AQ
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge among the 398 places in Wyre Forest holding top marks, 74% 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 | 398 | 74% | ← Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge 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 Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Station Fund At Bewdley Railway Station Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Merchants Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashleys Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Kimmy Loves Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bewdley Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Andrew Francis Butchers Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Bewdley Farm Shop Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Happy Staffie Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
Questions about Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge
What is Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 18 July 2022.
Is Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge 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 Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge last inspected?
Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge was last inspected on 18 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge?
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 Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge 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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