Link News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Malvern Hills
Link News 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 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 241 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1SY
How it compares in Malvern Hills
In Malvern Hills, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Link News sits behind roughly 452 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 390 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 6% | ← Link News | |
| 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 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 Link News 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 Link News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Link Fish Bar And Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bilberry Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Malvern Green Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Costcutter At Malvern Service Station Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Faun At The Morgan Experience Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Link News
What is Link News's food hygiene rating?
Link News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Malvern Hills Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Link News 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 Link News last inspected?
Link News was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 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 Link News?
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 Link News compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, while Link News holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Link News 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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