Abberley General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Malvern Hills
Abberley General Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2013, more than 13 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: Stockton Road, Abberley, Worcestershire, WR6 6AR
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Abberley General Stores 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% | ← Abberley General Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Abberley General Stores 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 Abberley General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crunchy Pig Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Red Hen Cookery @ Abberley Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Great Witley Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Alliance In Partnership At Great Witley CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Great Witley Post Office And NSK Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Witley Wrap At Great Witley C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Great Witley Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| G.William Ballard Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Abberley General Stores
What is Abberley General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Abberley General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 21 March 2013.
Is Abberley General Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abberley General Stores last inspected?
Abberley General Stores was last inspected on 21 March 2013, more than 13 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 Abberley General Stores?
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 Abberley General Stores compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Abberley General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Abberley General Stores 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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