The Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Malvern Hills
The Crown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Malvern Hills score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Malvern Hills ratings →
Address: 58 Old Street, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HW
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Crown
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Crown was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts The Crown among the 397 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 | 397 | 80% | ← The Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 228 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 Very 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 The Crown 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 The Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banjos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Upton Pizza And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 October 2025 |
| Thrishna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 July 2026 |
| The Pudding Shop Manufacturers/packers | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Old Street Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Pundits Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 August 2025 |
| River Severn Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about The Crown
What is The Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Crown 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown last inspected?
The Crown was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 The Crown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Crown compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 496 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The Crown 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Crown is one of 43 rated food businesses in Upton upon Severn. See every hygiene rating in Upton upon Severn →
Malvern Hills inspects and rates 724 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Malvern Hills →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.worcsregservices.gov.uk
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