Knights Chemist food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redditch
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: 434 Evesham Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5JB
How it compares in Redditch
That puts Knights Chemist among the 280 places in Redditch holding top marks, 76% 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 | 280 | 76% | ← Knights Chemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Kids Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Crabbs Cross Academy School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| George's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bramley Cottage Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Gourmet Gorillas Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Gate Hangs Well Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| AIP At St Augustines Catholic High School & Sixth Form School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
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 Redditch 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 Redditch 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 Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and Knights Chemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch 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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