International food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Worcester City
International holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 April 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: 24 - 26 Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2SG
How it compares in Worcester City
In Worcester City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so International sits behind roughly 548 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 460 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ← International | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 International 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 International, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Caffe Bolero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Beef & Bird -Leb Nom - Eugreeka - Papa G's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Black & White Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Coffee Warehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about International
What is International's food hygiene rating?
International has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Worcester City Council on 17 April 2024.
Is International safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was International last inspected?
International was last inspected on 17 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worcester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at International?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does International compare to other places in Worcester City?
78% of the 590 rated food businesses in Worcester City hold the top rating of 5, while International holds a 3. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Worcester City Council inspects International 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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