Food hygiene ratings in Malvern
There are 235 food businesses in Malvern with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Malvern Hills Council. A further 42 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Malvern
77% of rated businesses in Malvern hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 4 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Malvern Hills as a whole, 80% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Malvern does worse, by 3 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 148 | 77% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 15% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Malvern
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Colston Bakery Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Hing Tai Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| Malvern Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 August 2026 |
| Sweet Buns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 July 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Malvern
How many food businesses in Malvern have a hygiene rating?
235 food businesses in Malvern have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Malvern Hills Council. 193 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Malvern?
77% of rated businesses in Malvern hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Malvern?
4 food businesses in Malvern hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 3 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Malvern?
Environmental health officers at Malvern Hills Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Malvern Hills
- Worcester 58 places
- Upton upon Severn 43 places
- Tenbury Wells 42 places
Food businesses in Malvern
- 3 Counties Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- 3 Counties Lounge 5 - Very good
- Abbey Hotel 5 - Very good
- Abbey Road Coffee 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alturo Lounge 5 - Very good
- Anupam 5 - Very good
- Asha Dial A Curry & Indian Takeaway 4 - Good
- Ashbury Bed & Breakfast 5 - Very good
- ASK 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services At The Chase School 5 - Very good
- Audley Ellerslie Retirement Village 5 - Very good
- Avenue Care Home 5 - Very good
- B & M 5 - Very good
- Bakery Inn Exempt
- 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
- Belle Vue Terrace Patisserie 5 - Very good
- Bilberry Cafe 5 - Very good
- Birtsmorton Court Exempt
- Black Pepper School Lunches 5 - Very good
- Blossom House 5 - Very good
- Blue Apple Catering Holdings At Malvern Hills Science Park 5 - Very good
- Bluebird Tearooms 5 - Very good
- Book & Cup Cafe At Malvern Library 4 - Good
- Boundless Outdoors 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 235 businesses in Malvern. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.