The Why Not Inn

55 The Ridgeway, New End, Astwood Bank, Worcestershire, B96 6LU

Pub / Bar / Nightclub

Last inspected 16 October 2026 (1 month ago)

Very good

Inspection breakdown

Points are given for not meeting standards, so fewer points is better. Read more about how the scoring works.

15 points in total. The overall rating follows from that total, with no single area bad enough to pull it down further.

Hygienic food handling

Good

5 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Good

5 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Good

5 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

55 The Ridgeway, New End, Astwood Bank, Worcestershire, B96 6LU (opens in Google Maps)

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Rating history

Unchanged at 5 since the previous inspection.

5
Very goodCurrent · 16 October 2026
5
Very good21 June 2024

Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: Wychavon
Town/city: Alcester
County: Worcestershire
Business type: Pub / Bar / Nightclub
FHRS ID: 1111167

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