Knights Chemist food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromsgrove
Knights Chemist holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: 18 Market Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8DA
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts Knights Chemist among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← Knights Chemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 Knights Chemist 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 Knights Chemist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Casa Med Tapas Bar And Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| French Connections Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Coffee 2 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Knights Chemist
What is Knights Chemist's food hygiene rating?
Knights Chemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Knights Chemist 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Knights Chemist last inspected?
Knights Chemist was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Knights Chemist?
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 Knights Chemist compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and Knights Chemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects Knights Chemist 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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