The Vernon Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wychavon
The Vernon Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 September 2025, 10 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: Droitwich Road, Hanbury, Worcestershire, B60 4DB
How it compares in Wychavon
In Wychavon, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vernon Arms sits behind roughly 632 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 632 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ← The Vernon Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 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 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 The Vernon Arms 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 Vernon Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Deli Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Jinney Ring's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 June 2025 |
| Hanbury Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Chessgrove Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Cupcakes Catering Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Working Lunch Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Farm Studio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Boat And Railway Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about The Vernon Arms
What is The Vernon Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Vernon Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wychavon Council on 4 September 2025.
Is The Vernon Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vernon Arms last inspected?
The Vernon Arms was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Vernon Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vernon Arms compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, while The Vernon Arms holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects The Vernon Arms 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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