F W Thorpe PLC food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Redditch
F W Thorpe PLC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: Merse Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HH
How it compares in Redditch
That puts F W Thorpe PLC 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% | ← F W Thorpe PLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 F W Thorpe PLC 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 F W Thorpe PLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubwell Ltd Importers/Exporters | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Greggs Redditch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services At Ipsley C Of E Rsa Academy School/college/university | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cerrone's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holding Ltd At Lear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Burgerr Off Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aspens Services At Abbeywood First School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Church Hill Middle School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about F W Thorpe PLC
What is F W Thorpe PLC's food hygiene rating?
F W Thorpe PLC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redditch Council on 18 November 2025.
Is F W Thorpe PLC 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was F W Thorpe PLC last inspected?
F W Thorpe PLC was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 F W Thorpe PLC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 F W Thorpe PLC compare to other places in Redditch?
76% of the 367 rated food businesses in Redditch hold the top rating of 5, and F W Thorpe PLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redditch Council inspects F W Thorpe PLC 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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