Ruby's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Malvern Hills
Ruby's Kitchen 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 30 August 2023, 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: 1 Clifton Cottages, Bromyard Road, Cotheridge, WR6 5LX
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Ruby's Kitchen 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% | ← Ruby's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ruby's Kitchen 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 Ruby's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Farm Pig Roast Mobile caterer | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2022 |
| Bromyard Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Broadwas Bumble Bees Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Little Al's At The Firs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| The Fold Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Go-Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Campus & Co Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Our Place Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Ruby's Kitchen
What is Ruby's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Ruby's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 30 August 2023.
Is Ruby's Kitchen 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 Ruby's Kitchen last inspected?
Ruby's Kitchen was last inspected on 30 August 2023, 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 Ruby's Kitchen?
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 Ruby's Kitchen compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Ruby's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Ruby's Kitchen 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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