The Halfway House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Malvern Hills
The Halfway House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 2022, more than 4 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: Bastonford, Powick, Worcester, WR2 4SL
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts The Halfway House 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% | ← The Halfway House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Halfway House 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 Halfway House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanbrook Abbey Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bransford Fisheries & Holiday Let (B&B) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Premier Inn Worcester City Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about The Halfway House
What is The Halfway House's food hygiene rating?
The Halfway House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 16 June 2022.
Is The Halfway House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Halfway House last inspected?
The Halfway House was last inspected on 16 June 2022, more than 4 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 The Halfway House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Halfway House compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and The Halfway House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The Halfway House 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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