Bidford Community Fridge & Cafe

Bidford Community Fridge & Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Bidford On Avon Methodist Church, Chapel Close, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, B50 4QB, in the Stratford-on-Avon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 March 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Stratford-on-Avon oversees 1,338 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Stratford-on-Avon is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.