The Windlass food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wyre Forest
The Windlass holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: 1 Severn Side, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9EN
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts The Windlass 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 Windlass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Windlass 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 Windlass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Stourport Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2023 |
| Riverside Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Baldwin House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| The Codfather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| The Open Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Chataigne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Fedoras Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about The Windlass
What is The Windlass's food hygiene rating?
The Windlass has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Windlass 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Windlass last inspected?
The Windlass was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months 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 Windlass?
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 The Windlass 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 Windlass is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects The Windlass 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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The Windlass is one of 128 rated food businesses in Stourport on Severn. See every hygiene rating in Stourport on Severn →
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