Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Malvern Hills
Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 January 2012, more than 14 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: 1 Oakleigh Avenue, Hallow, Worcester, WR2 6NG
How it compares in Malvern Hills
In Malvern Hills, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office sits behind roughly 452 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 390 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 6% | ← Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office 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 Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Farm Pig Roasting Mobile caterer | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bonnie's At Wildgoose Rural Training And Nature Reserve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Broadheath Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Hawford Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Crispy Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Henwick Grange Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cornmeadow Early Years School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office
What is Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Malvern Hills Council on 31 January 2012.
Is Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office last inspected?
Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office was last inspected on 31 January 2012, more than 14 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 Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office compare to other places in Malvern Hills?
80% of the 488 rated food businesses in Malvern Hills hold the top rating of 5, while Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects Hallow Corner Stores & Post Office 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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