Lot # 1 Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redditch
Lot # 1 Cafe holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Lot # 1 Cafe was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Redditch score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Redditch ratings →
Address: 5D The Works, Hewell Road, Redditch, B97 6AY
How this rating has changed
Lot # 1 Cafe was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Redditch
A 2 is rare: only 4 of 364 rated places in Redditch score this low, about one in 91. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 272 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 46 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Lot # 1 Cafe | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lot # 1 Cafe the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Lot # 1 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowood Care Homes Caring Premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Birmingham -Redditch Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| FAD Fitness Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Drinks World Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Batchley Support Group RC Distributors/Transporters | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Flame & Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Greek Twist Takeaway/sandwich shop | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Lot # 1 Cafe
What is Lot # 1 Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lot # 1 Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Redditch Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Lot # 1 Cafe safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Lot # 1 Cafe last inspected?
Lot # 1 Cafe was last inspected on 7 August 2026, a month 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 Lot # 1 Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lot # 1 Cafe compare to other places in Redditch?
75% of the 364 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, while Lot # 1 Cafe holds a 2. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects Lot # 1 Cafe 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 2 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 Redditch, 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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