Papas Caffe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Malvern Hills
Papas Caffe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: 101 A Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AE
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Papas Caffe 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% | ← Papas Caffe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Papas Caffe 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 Papas Caffe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Anupam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bar Limon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Dirty D's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Chocolate Avenue Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Gurkha Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about Papas Caffe
What is Papas Caffe's food hygiene rating?
Papas Caffe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Papas Caffe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papas Caffe last inspected?
Papas Caffe was last inspected on 9 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 Papas Caffe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papas Caffe compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Papas Caffe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Papas Caffe 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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