The Running Horse

Worcestershire

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Running Horse scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 19 May 2026 by Wyre Forest.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Running Horse, from November 2018 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Running Horse.

Food hygiene rating history for The Running Horse
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 November 2018	5 / 5	Very good
19 May 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The Running Horse in Worcestershire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Long Bank,
Bewdley,
Worcestershire,
DY12 2QP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Running Horse. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Running Horse?

Food hygiene at The Running Horse is inspected by Wyre Forest, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.worcsregservices.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Running Horse

What is The Running Horse’s food hygiene rating?

The Running Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 May 2026.

When was The Running Horse last inspected?

The Running Horse was last inspected by Wyre Forest on 19 May 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.