The Talbot At Knightwick food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Malvern Hills
The Talbot At Knightwick holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 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: Bromyard Road, Knightwick, Worcestershire, WR6 5PH
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts The Talbot At Knightwick 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 Talbot At Knightwick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Talbot At Knightwick 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 Talbot At Knightwick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightwick Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Gaines Manor Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Huntlands Farm Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Whitbourne Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2013 |
| Live & Let Live Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Talbot At Knightwick
What is The Talbot At Knightwick's food hygiene rating?
The Talbot At Knightwick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 12 May 2025.
Is The Talbot At Knightwick 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Talbot At Knightwick last inspected?
The Talbot At Knightwick was last inspected on 12 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 The Talbot At Knightwick?
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 Talbot At Knightwick 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 Talbot At Knightwick is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The Talbot At Knightwick 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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