The Dry Spy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bromsgrove
The Dry Spy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 2025, 13 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: 12 St John Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8QY
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Dry Spy among the 467 places in Bromsgrove 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 | 467 | 81% | ← The Dry Spy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 Dry Spy 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 Dry Spy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canto Mando Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Charlies Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Bayleys Of Bromsgrove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Holroyd Howe At Bromsgrove School School/college/university | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Butcher's Block Bromsgrove Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Gurkha Imperial Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Coffee 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| French Connections Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about The Dry Spy
What is The Dry Spy's food hygiene rating?
The Dry Spy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 29 May 2025.
Is The Dry Spy 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dry Spy last inspected?
The Dry Spy was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dry Spy?
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 Dry Spy compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Dry Spy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Dry Spy 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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