The Chester Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wyre Forest
The Chester Tavern 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 September 2023, 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: 211 Chester Road North, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1TN
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts The Chester Tavern 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% | ← The Chester Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Chester Tavern 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 Chester Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorne House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Holmwood Care Centre Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Aerial's Ices Mobile caterer | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Bex Baguettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Cafe Chad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Impact Food Group At Holy Trinity School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Fairmont Residential Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Captain Cod Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about The Chester Tavern
What is The Chester Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Chester Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 6 September 2023.
Is The Chester Tavern 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 Chester Tavern last inspected?
The Chester Tavern was last inspected on 6 September 2023, more than 2 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 The Chester Tavern?
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 Chester Tavern compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Chester Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects The Chester Tavern 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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