The Bluebell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Malvern Hills
The Bluebell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bluebell was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 35 Upton Road, Callow End, Worcestershire, WR2 4TY
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts The Bluebell 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 Bluebell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bluebell 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 Bluebell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Heights Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Magic Moments Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Premier Inn Worcester City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Kemys Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Powick Service Station Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Alliance In Partnership At Kempsey Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Stanbrook Abbey Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about The Bluebell
What is The Bluebell's food hygiene rating?
The Bluebell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 22 June 2026.
Is The Bluebell 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bluebell last inspected?
The Bluebell was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Bluebell?
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 Bluebell 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 Bluebell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The Bluebell 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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