The Duck Pond Cafe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Duck Pond Cafe 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: Old Rose And Crown Hotel, Rose Hill, Lickey, B45 8RT
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Duck Pond Cafe among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← The Duck Pond Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Duck Pond Cafe 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 Duck Pond Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cofton Park Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Class Catering At Lickey Hills Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Do Drop In, St. Stephens Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Ascotts Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cofton News And Wines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Cofton Pizza/Cofton Churro Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Beacon Church Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cotton Tails Too Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Duck Pond Cafe
What is The Duck Pond Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Duck Pond Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 15 July 2025.
Is The Duck Pond Cafe 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 Duck Pond Cafe last inspected?
The Duck Pond Cafe was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Duck Pond Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Duck Pond Cafe compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Duck Pond Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Duck Pond Cafe 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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