The Sun & Slipper food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Malvern Hills
The Sun & Slipper holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: C2096 Mamble, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 9JL
How it compares in Malvern Hills
In Malvern Hills, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sun & Slipper 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% | ← The Sun & Slipper | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sun & Slipper 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 Sun & Slipper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamble Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Bayton Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Oldfields Farm Partnership Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Colliers Cookery School Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Brians Butchers Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 June 2026 |
| Clows Top Victory Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lindridge Pre-School Group Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lindkidz Wraparound Care Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about The Sun & Slipper
What is The Sun & Slipper's food hygiene rating?
The Sun & Slipper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Sun & Slipper 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sun & Slipper last inspected?
The Sun & Slipper was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Sun & Slipper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sun & Slipper compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, while The Sun & Slipper holds a 4. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The Sun & Slipper 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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