The Lawns food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Malvern Hills
The Lawns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2025, 16 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: 33 Main Road, Kempsey, Worcestershire, WR5 3NF
How it compares in Malvern Hills
That puts The Lawns 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 Lawns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lawns 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 Lawns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempsey Pavilion Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| The Talbot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alliance In Partnership At Kempsey Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Hartlands Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| The Seabourne Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Kemys Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about The Lawns
What is The Lawns's food hygiene rating?
The Lawns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Malvern Hills Council on 3 March 2025.
Is The Lawns 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lawns last inspected?
The Lawns was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 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 Lawns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lawns 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 Lawns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Malvern Hills Council inspects The Lawns 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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