Larford Lake and River Severn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Malvern Hills
Larford Lake and River Severn 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 1 September 2025, 10 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: The Lodge Larford Farm, Astley, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 0SQ
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Larford Lake and River Severn 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% | ← Larford Lake and River Severn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Larford Lake and River Severn 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 Larford Lake and River Severn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quayside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Your Big Day Wedding And Event Services Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2017 |
| Titton Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| R Daily Store - Select And Save Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Bell's Farm Shop & Little Black Pig Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| The Old Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Alliance In Partnership At St. Bartholomews CE Primary School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Larford Lake and River Severn
What is Larford Lake and River Severn's food hygiene rating?
Larford Lake and River Severn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Larford Lake and River Severn 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 Larford Lake and River Severn last inspected?
Larford Lake and River Severn was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 Larford Lake and River Severn?
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 Larford Lake and River Severn compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Larford Lake and River Severn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Larford Lake and River Severn 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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