Black Pepper School Lunches food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Malvern Hills
Black Pepper School Lunches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2025, 7 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: Units 1 And 2, Link Business Centre, Link Way, WR14 1UQ
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Black Pepper School Lunches 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% | ← Black Pepper School Lunches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Black Pepper School Lunches 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 Black Pepper School Lunches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Green Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Mojitos Pizzeria At The Express Inn Malvern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Link Fish Bar And Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Malvern Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Black Pepper School Lunches
What is Black Pepper School Lunches's food hygiene rating?
Black Pepper School Lunches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Black Pepper School Lunches 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Pepper School Lunches last inspected?
Black Pepper School Lunches was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 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 Black Pepper School Lunches?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Pepper School Lunches compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Black Pepper School Lunches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Black Pepper School Lunches 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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