The Courtyard Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Malvern Hills
The Courtyard Tea Rooms 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 30 August 2019, more than 6 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: Little Malvern Court, Little Malvern, Malvern, WR14 4JN
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts The Courtyard Tea Rooms 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% | ← The Courtyard Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Courtyard Tea Rooms 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 The Courtyard Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally's Place The Malvern Hills Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Malvern Hills Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 May 2025 |
| Springcare The Chase Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Malvern Wells C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Abbey College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| Malt House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Courtyard Tea Rooms
What is The Courtyard Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Courtyard Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 30 August 2019.
Is The Courtyard Tea Rooms 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 The Courtyard Tea Rooms last inspected?
The Courtyard Tea Rooms was last inspected on 30 August 2019, more than 6 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 The Courtyard Tea Rooms?
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 The Courtyard Tea Rooms compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, and The Courtyard Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The Courtyard Tea Rooms 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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