Costcutter At Malvern Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Malvern Hills
Costcutter At Malvern Service Station 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 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: 216 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1AG
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Costcutter At Malvern Service Station 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% | ← Costcutter At Malvern Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Costcutter At Malvern Service Station 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 Costcutter At Malvern Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Mayflower Cantonese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bilberry Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Malvern Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Faun At The Morgan Experience Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Matrixcare Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Ice Quest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter At Malvern Service Station
What is Costcutter At Malvern Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter At Malvern Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Costcutter At Malvern Service Station 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 Costcutter At Malvern Service Station last inspected?
Costcutter At Malvern Service Station was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 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 Costcutter At Malvern Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter At Malvern Service Station compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Costcutter At Malvern Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Costcutter At Malvern Service Station 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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