The Fleece food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wychavon
The Fleece 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 10 July 2025, 12 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: The Cross, Bretforton, Evesham, WR11 7JE
How it compares in Wychavon
In Wychavon, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fleece 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 Fleece | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Fleece 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 Fleece, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moongazing Hare Bars Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Bretforton Community Shop Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Istanbul Kebab House At Bretforton Community Social Club Mobile caterer | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bretforton Community Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 393 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bretforton Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 393 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bretforton Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Fleece
What is The Fleece's food hygiene rating?
The Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wychavon Council on 10 July 2025.
Is The Fleece 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 Fleece last inspected?
The Fleece was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Fleece?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fleece compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, while The Fleece holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects The Fleece 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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