The Post House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wyre Forest
The Post House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 25 February 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 92 Blackwell Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2DZ
How it compares in Wyre Forest
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 540 rated places in Wyre Forest score this low, about one in 60. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ← The Post House | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 The Post House the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 The Post House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Arch Hill Residential Catering Caring Premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Little Folks Day Nursery Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Flame & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Chef's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Eurasia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
Questions about The Post House
What is The Post House's food hygiene rating?
The Post House has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wyre Forest Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The Post House safe to eat at?
A 1 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 The Post House last inspected?
The Post House was last inspected on 25 February 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 Post House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Post House 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 Post House holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects The Post House 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 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 Wyre Forest, 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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Understanding this rating
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