The Old Waggon & Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wyre Forest
The Old Waggon & Horses holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 91 Kidderminster Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1DG
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts The Old Waggon & Horses among the 398 places in Wyre Forest holding top marks, 74% 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 | 398 | 74% | ← The Old Waggon & Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 The Old Waggon & Horses 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 The Old Waggon & Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catchems End Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bewdley Station Fund At Bewdley Railway Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Co-op Food - Petrol Bewdley Bridge Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2022 |
| Bewdley Pines Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bewdley Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Ashleys Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Kimmy Loves Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bank House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
Questions about The Old Waggon & Horses
What is The Old Waggon & Horses's food hygiene rating?
The Old Waggon & Horses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 20 May 2024.
Is The Old Waggon & Horses 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Waggon & Horses last inspected?
The Old Waggon & Horses was last inspected on 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Waggon & Horses?
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 The Old Waggon & Horses compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Waggon & Horses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects The Old Waggon & Horses 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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