The Oddies food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Redditch
The Oddies 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 19 October 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: 24 Foregate Street, Astwood Bank, Worcestershire, B96 6BW
How it compares in Redditch
That puts The Oddies among the 280 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 280 | 76% | ← The Oddies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 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 Oddies 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 Oddies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Astwood Bank Food Emporium Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Simply Local Astwood Bank Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Hangry Moose At Bank Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Astwood Smiles Nursery Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about The Oddies
What is The Oddies's food hygiene rating?
The Oddies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 19 October 2023.
Is The Oddies 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 Oddies last inspected?
The Oddies was last inspected on 19 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redditch Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Oddies?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oddies compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and The Oddies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects The Oddies 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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