Simply Local Astwood Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redditch
Simply Local Astwood Bank 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: 1240A Evesham Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, B96 6AD
How it compares in Redditch
That puts Simply Local Astwood Bank among the 279 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 | 279 | 76% | ← Simply Local Astwood Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 45 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Simply Local Astwood Bank 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 Simply Local Astwood Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank Food Emporium Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Astwood House Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Hangry Moose At Bank Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Astwood Smiles Nursery Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| The Bank Convenience Store Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| ABM Catering Ltd At Ridgeway Secondary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Shire Services At Astwood Bank Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cake Creations At Botany Bay Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Simply Local Astwood Bank
What is Simply Local Astwood Bank's food hygiene rating?
Simply Local Astwood Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Simply Local Astwood Bank 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 Simply Local Astwood Bank last inspected?
Simply Local Astwood Bank was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Simply Local Astwood Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply Local Astwood Bank compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and Simply Local Astwood Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Simply Local Astwood Bank 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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