Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Malvern Hills
Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 14 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: 14 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4QS
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms 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% | ← Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms 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 Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hung's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bluebird Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| ASK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Little Olive's Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Mulberry Tree At Mount Pleasant Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Alturo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Madresfield Butchers And Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms
What is Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms's food hygiene rating?
Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms last inspected?
Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 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 Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms?
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 Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Wetherspoons at the Foley Arms 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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