Budgens Far Forest Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wyre Forest
Budgens Far Forest Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Budgens Far Forest Stores was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cleobury Road, Far Forest, Rock, DY14 9TF
How it compares in Wyre Forest
In Wyre Forest, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Budgens Far Forest Stores sits behind roughly 479 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ← Budgens Far Forest Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Budgens Far Forest Stores 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 Budgens Far Forest Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| Far Forest Village Hall Other catering premises | 66 yards away | Exempt | |
| Casa-Mia Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Far Forest Society Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Jersey Way Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Fletchers Cider Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Budgens Far Forest Stores
What is Budgens Far Forest Stores's food hygiene rating?
Budgens Far Forest Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wyre Forest Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Budgens Far Forest Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Budgens Far Forest Stores last inspected?
Budgens Far Forest Stores was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month 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 Budgens Far Forest Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Budgens Far Forest Stores compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Budgens Far Forest Stores holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects Budgens Far Forest Stores 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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