The Rafters Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bromsgrove
The Rafters Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fathers Barn, Rear Of 186-210 New Road, Rubery, B45 9JA
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Rafters 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 Rafters 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 Rafters 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 Rafters Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Crystal Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Behan Brothers Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Fireaway Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Cotton Tails Too Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Rafters Cafe
What is The Rafters Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Rafters Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 8 November 2024.
Is The Rafters 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rafters Cafe last inspected?
The Rafters Cafe was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Rafters 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 Rafters Cafe compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Rafters Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Rafters 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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