Charlie's Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worcester City
Charlie's Store 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 10 November 2025, 8 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: 179 Bath Road, Worcester, WR5 3AQ
How it compares in Worcester City
That puts Charlie's Store among the 460 places in Worcester City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 460 | 78% | ← Charlie's Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Charlie's Store 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 Charlie's Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP At Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College School/college/university | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School - Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Cheeky Play Cafe At Cheeky Monkeys Play Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bab's Breakfast Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Cafe Afloat - Quayside Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Battenhall Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Black Pepper At Red Hill C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Acorns Childrens Hospice Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Charlie's Store
What is Charlie's Store's food hygiene rating?
Charlie's Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worcester City Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Charlie's Store 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 Charlie's Store last inspected?
Charlie's Store was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worcester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Charlie's Store?
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 Charlie's Store compare to other places in Worcester City?
78% of the 590 rated food businesses in Worcester City hold the top rating of 5, and Charlie's Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worcester City Council inspects Charlie's Store 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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