Charlies Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Malvern Hills
Charlies Convenience Store 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 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1JL
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Charlies Convenience Store 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% | ← Charlies Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Charlies Convenience Store 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 Charlies Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Link Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Mojitos Pizzeria At The Express Inn Malvern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Cleeve House Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Kwai Authentic Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Black Pepper School Lunches School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cowleigh Park Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Ashbury Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Charlies Convenience Store
What is Charlies Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Charlies Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Charlies Convenience Store 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 Charlies Convenience Store last inspected?
Charlies Convenience Store was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 months 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 Charlies Convenience Store?
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 Charlies Convenience Store compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Charlies Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Charlies Convenience Store 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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