The Cavalier food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wyre Forest
The Cavalier holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 March 2026, 4 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: Tennyson Way, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3YT
How it compares in Wyre Forest
In Wyre Forest, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cavalier sits behind roughly 479 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ← The Cavalier | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Chad Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Land Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Kaya Thai Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Hodgehill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Hodgehill Butchery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Impact Food Group At Comberton Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Impact Food Group At King Charles 1st School Borrington Site School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Holmwood Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cavalier
What is The Cavalier's food hygiene rating?
The Cavalier has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wyre Forest Council on 2 March 2026.
Is The Cavalier safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Cavalier last inspected?
The Cavalier was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months 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 Cavalier?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cavalier compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, while The Cavalier holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects The Cavalier 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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