Viaduct Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wyre Forest
Viaduct 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 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 619 Chester Road South, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XL
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts Viaduct 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% | ← Viaduct Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Viaduct 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 Viaduct Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| CLN Labs Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Charleys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Herons Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Impact Food Group At Heronswood Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| A C Event Catering At Aggborough Stadium Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Green Street Grill Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Viaduct Tavern
What is Viaduct Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Viaduct Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Viaduct 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 Viaduct Tavern last inspected?
Viaduct Tavern was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 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 Viaduct Tavern?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Viaduct 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 Viaduct Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects Viaduct 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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