Pundits food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Malvern Hills
Pundits holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: 9 Old Street, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0HN
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Pundits 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% | ← Pundits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pundits 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 Pundits, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Street Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 August 2025 |
| River Severn Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| Upton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | |
| Upton Community Fridge At Upton Baptist Church Distributors/Transporters | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Banjos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2026 |
| Thrishna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 October 2024 |
| Upton Pizza And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Pundits
What is Pundits's food hygiene rating?
Pundits has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Pundits 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pundits last inspected?
Pundits was last inspected on 21 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 Pundits?
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 Pundits compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Pundits is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Pundits 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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Pundits is one of 41 rated food businesses in Upton upon Severn. See every hygiene rating in Upton upon Severn →
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