Thatched Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wychavon
Thatched Tavern holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 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: 12 High Street, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 7PQ
How it compares in Wychavon
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 779 rated places in Wychavon score this low, about one in 111. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 632 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← Thatched Tavern | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Thatched Tavern the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thatched Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Honeybourne Village Hall Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2022 |
| 3B Meats Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 298 yards away | Exempt | |
| Honeybourne Harriers Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | Exempt | |
| Mouborne At The Gate Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Gate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| All Things Wild At All Things Wild Nature Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Tasty Plaice Honeybourne Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Thatched Tavern
What is Thatched Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Thatched Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wychavon Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Thatched Tavern safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Thatched Tavern last inspected?
Thatched Tavern was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thatched Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thatched Tavern compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, while Thatched Tavern holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects Thatched 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wychavon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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