Malvern Hill Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Malvern Hills
Malvern Hill Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 May 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: 16 Newtown Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1NZ
How it compares in Malvern Hills
In Malvern Hills, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Malvern Hill Express sits behind roughly 390 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 390 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 13% | ← Malvern Hill Express | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Malvern Hill Express 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 Malvern Hill Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwai Authentic Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| 44 Cowleigh Road Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cleeve House Rest Home Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Malvern Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Malvern Link Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Charlies Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Mojitos Pizzeria At The Express Inn Malvern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Ashbury Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Malvern Hill Express
What is Malvern Hill Express's food hygiene rating?
Malvern Hill Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 24 May 2024.
Is Malvern Hill Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Malvern Hill Express last inspected?
Malvern Hill Express was last inspected on 24 May 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 Malvern Hill Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malvern Hill Express compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, while Malvern Hill Express holds a 4. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Malvern Hill Express 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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