Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wyre Forest
Costcutter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: 127-128 Hurcott Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2RG
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden House Residential Home Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Land Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Kaya Thai Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Impact Food Group At Holy Trinity School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Baskerville Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Eurasia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Little Folks Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Costcutter 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Costcutter?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects Costcutter 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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