Cold Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Malvern Hills
Cold Chef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 11 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 1A Court Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3BS
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Cold Chef 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% | ← Cold Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cold Chef 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 Cold Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnards Green Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Court House Care Home Caring Premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Cider Vinegar Company Manufacturers/packers | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Avenue Care Home Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| One Stop Stores Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| 3 Counties Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| 3 Counties Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Cold Chef
What is Cold Chef's food hygiene rating?
Cold Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Cold Chef 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cold Chef last inspected?
Cold Chef was last inspected on 11 June 2024, 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 Cold Chef?
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 Cold Chef compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Cold Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Cold Chef 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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