The Showground Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Malvern Hills
The Showground Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Three Counties Showground, The Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts The Showground Shop among the 390 places in Malvern Hills holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 390 | 80% | ← The Showground Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 227 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Showground Shop none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Showground Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockmans Restaurant -Severn Valley Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2026 |
| The Dell House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| Choccotastic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Olive Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Cottage In The Wood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about The Showground Shop
What is The Showground Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Showground Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 16 June 2023.
Is The Showground Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Showground Shop last inspected?
The Showground Shop was last inspected on 16 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Malvern Hills Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Showground Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Showground Shop compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and The Showground Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The Showground Shop and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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