NEW five-star food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four Wyre Forest establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

The Brinton Arms on Bewdley Road, Stourport, Hollywood Pizza on Blackwell Street, Kidderminster, The Bakers Cafe on Coventry Street, Kidderminster and Crumbs Birmingham Road, Blakedown, all received top marks following inspections earlier this month.

The ratings are published on the Food Standards Agency’s website which rates businesses from zero to five so customers can make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food.

A rating of five means hygiene standards are very good, four means hygiene standards are good, three means hygiene standards are generally satisfactory, two means some improvement is necessary, a rating of one means major improvement is necessary and a rating of zero means urgent improvement is required.