What is the average food hygiene rating in Malvern Hills?

The average food hygiene rating in Malvern Hills is 4.67 out of 5, across 489 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Malvern Hills compare with the national average for food hygiene?

79.1% of rated premises in Malvern Hills hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Malvern Hills 190 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Malvern Hills have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

387 food businesses in Malvern Hills hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.1% of the 489 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Malvern Hills have a low hygiene rating?

12 food businesses in Malvern Hills are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Malvern Hills food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Malvern Hills (708 establishments on record, 489 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Malvern Hills

In Malvern Hills, 79.1% of 489 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.67/5. These figures cover 708 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Malvern Hills has 387 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 489 rated premises (79.1%). 12 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

5★ share: 79.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -0.6 pp
National rank: 190 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Malvern Hills

5★ Very Good

387 (79.1%)

4★ Good

62 (12.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

28 (5.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 66 awaiting inspection and 153 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 66 awaiting inspection and 153 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Malvern Hills: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Malvern Hills?: The average food hygiene rating in Malvern Hills is 4.67 out of 5, across 489 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Malvern Hills compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 79.1% of rated premises in Malvern Hills hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Malvern Hills 190 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Malvern Hills have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 387 food businesses in Malvern Hills hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.1% of the 489 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Malvern Hills have a low hygiene rating?: 12 food businesses in Malvern Hills are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Malvern Hills food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Malvern Hills (708 establishments on record, 489 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Malvern Hills

GandiesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Block A, Kempsey Eco Business Park, Kempsey, Worcestershire · WR5 3NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Out Of The Box WorcesterMobile caterer · Top Barn Farm, Worcester Road, Holt Heath, Worcestershire · WR6 6NH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Witley Wrap At Great Witley C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcestershire · WR6 6HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Coffee WolfRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 High Street, Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire · WR8 0HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Mulberry Tree At Mount Pleasant HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 50 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern, Worcestershire · WR14 4PZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Mowbray Nursing HomeCaring Premises · 9 Victoria Road, Malvern, Worcestershire · WR14 2TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Kumar Malvern At Hanley Swan Village StoresTakeaway/sandwich shop · Hanley Swan, Worcestershire · WR8 0DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
TNS At Malvern PanalytiicalRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Grovewood Road, Malvern, Worcestershire · WR14 1XZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
At Your Service / The Upper Deck DinerMobile caterer · Aston Coaches At, Defford Mill, C2105 Dunstall, Dunstall · WR8 9DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Gamble Motorsport At Grimley RacewayRetailers - other · Main Road, Hallow, Worcestershire · WR2 6LR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
McDonalds At Road Chef NorthTakeaway/sandwich shop · M5 Strensham Services (Northbound), Strensham, Worcester, Worcestershire · WR8 0BZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Astley Burf Outdoor Education CentreSchool/college/university · Weather Lane, Astley Burf, Worcestershire · DY13 0SF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Malvern Hills

Food For Thought Cafe At Malvern ShowgroundRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Malvern, Worcestershire · WR13 6NW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 May 2026
Efes KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 8A Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire · WR15 8BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 March 2026
The Post Office ShopRetailers - other · Abbey Road, Malvern, Worcestershire · WR14 3HJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026
Hing Tai Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 74 Barnards Green Road, Malvern, Worcestershire · WR14 3LY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
Josephine's Little Tart ShopRetailers - other · WR14
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
Cottage StoresRetailers - other · Holt Heath, Worcester · WR6 6NA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 October 2025
Pizza Life At Elim International CentreMobile caterer · WR14
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2026
Colston BakeryRetailers - other · 223 Worcester Road, Malvern, Worcestershire · WR14 1SU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 708 real Food Standards Agency records for Malvern Hills, of which 489 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.