Food hygiene ratings in Malvern Hills
Malvern Hills inspects and rates 724 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 496 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 228 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Malvern Hills
Standards here are high: 80% of rated businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 10 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 397 | 80% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Malvern Hills
Food hygiene ratings for each town Malvern Hills inspects.
- Malvern 235 places
- Worcester 58 places
- Upton upon Severn 43 places
- Tenbury Wells 42 places
Recently inspected in Malvern Hills
The most recent inspections published by Malvern Hills, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Steps Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| The Cotford Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Micklefield Deer Management | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Chim Doo Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Our Lizzy Cooking School | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Parsons Bakery | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Leigh Sinton Chinese Take Away | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| The Lantern At The Mount Pleasant Hotel | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Barnards Green Butchers | Retailers - other | 4 - Good | 14 August 2026 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy And Stone Cartwright Court | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Frankie's | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Malvern Community Hospital | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Malvern Hills
The lowest-rated food businesses in Malvern Hills are listed below. 7 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Town Football Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 August 2026 |
| Thrishna | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 July 2026 |
| Brians Butchers | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| 400 Degrees Pizza | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Hing Tai Chinese Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| Colston Bakery | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Cottage Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Malvern Hills
How many food businesses does Malvern Hills rate?
Malvern Hills publishes food hygiene ratings for 724 businesses, of which 496 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Malvern Hills?
80% of rated businesses in Malvern Hills hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Malvern Hills have a bad hygiene rating?
10 food businesses in Malvern Hills hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 7 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Malvern Hills?
Environmental health officers employed by Malvern Hills carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Malvern Hills
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 3 Counties Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- 3 Counties Lounge 5 - Very good
- 400 Degrees Pizza 1 - Major improvement necessary
- 44 Cowleigh Road Bed & Breakfast 5 - Very good
- A H Bakes 5 - Very good
- A Slice Of Inspiration 5 - Very good
- Abberley General Stores 5 - Very good
- Abberley Village Hall Exempt
- Abbey Hotel 5 - Very good
- Abbey Road Coffee 5 - Very good
- Albion Lodge Retirement Home 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alfrick & Lulsley Community Shop 5 - Very good
- Ali Reads Cakes Exempt
- Alis' Kebabs Kempsey At The Crown Awaiting inspection
- Alison Winters 5 - Very good
- All Things Decadent Exempt
- Alliance In Partnership At Great Witley CE Primary School 5 - Very good
- Alliance In Partnership At Hanley Castle High School 5 - Very good
- Alliance In Partnership At Kempsey Primary School 5 - Very good
- Alturo Lounge 5 - Very good
- Amber Cafe 5 - Very good
- Anatole's Awaiting inspection
- Angel Gardens Awaiting inspection
- Angelina's Awaiting inspection
- Anna Paisley Catering 5 - Very good
- Anupam 5 - Very good
- Apothecur Exempt
- Asda Express PFS Great Witley Exempt
- Asda Express PFS Strensham 5 - Very good
- Asha Dial A Curry & Indian Takeaway 4 - Good
- Ashbury Bed & Breakfast 5 - Very good
- Ashley Quinn At Huntsman Inn 4 - Good
- ASK 5 - Very good
- Aspens Service Ltd At Tenbury High Ormiston Academy Awaiting inspection
- Aspens Services At The Chase School 5 - Very good
- Astley Burf Outdoor Education Centre 5 - Very good
- At Your Service / The Upper Deck Diner 5 - Very good
- Audley Ellerslie Retirement Village 5 - Very good
- Avenue Care Home 5 - Very good
- Azero Awaiting inspection
- B & M 5 - Very good
- Bahar 5 - Very good
- Bake Me A Cake Exempt
- Baked By Kim Exempt
- Baked Dreams Exempt
- Bakers Awaiting inspection
- Bakery Inn Exempt
- Bakes By Gee 5 - Very good
- Banjos 4 - Good
- Bankside School 5 - Very good
- Bar Limon 5 - Very good
- Barnards Green Butchers 4 - Good
- Barnards Green Cricket Club Exempt
- Barnards Green Post Office 5 - Very good
- Barnards Green Stores 5 - Very good
- Bayleaf Malvern 4 - Good
- Bayton Village Hall Exempt
- Bear And Ragged Staff 5 - Very good
- Bedwardine House 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-02. Browse all UK councils →