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Food Hygiene Ratings in Worcester City
In Worcester City, 78.2% of 593 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.7/5. These figures cover 838 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Worcester City has 464 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 593 rated premises (78.2%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 78.2%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- -1.5 pp
- National rank
- 205 / 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 Worcester City
Plus 88 awaiting inspection and 157 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 88 awaiting inspection and 157 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Worcester City: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Worcester City?
- The average food hygiene rating in Worcester City is 4.7 out of 5, across 593 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Worcester City compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 78.2% of rated premises in Worcester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Worcester City 205 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 Worcester City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 464 food businesses in Worcester City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.2% of the 593 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Worcester City have a low hygiene rating?
- 7 food businesses in Worcester City 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 Worcester City food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Worcester City (838 establishments on record, 593 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 Worcester City
- IndinoshTakeaway/sandwich shop · 41 Swanpool Walk, St Johns, Worcester · WR2 4EL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Cakes By KarenRetailers - other · WR55/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- FarmfoodsRetailers - other · Unit 7, Shrub Hill Retail Park, George Street, Worcester · WR1 2DD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Lake House Event PlannersMobile caterer · WR15/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Sally Ann's Pantry @ Worcester Masonic HallOther catering premises · Rainbow Hill, Worcester · WR3 8LX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Wing Lee TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Derwent Close, Worcester · WR4 9TY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- LidlRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newtown Road, Worcester, Worcestershire · WR5 1HG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Colston BakeryTakeaway/sandwich shop · 15 Broad Street, Worcester · WR1 3LH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- Tudor House MuseumRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 42 Friar Street, Worcester · WR1 2NA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- Oasis Academy WarndonSchool/college/university · Edgeworth Close, Worcester · WR4 9PE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Little Bento BoxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 24 The Gallery, The Shambles, Worcester · WR1 2RA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Noble HouseCaring Premises · Noble House, 1 Oak View Way, Worcester, Worcestershire · WR2 5FH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Worcester City
- Fizco Afro CaribbeanRetailers - other · 9 Lowesmoor, Worcester · WR1 2RS1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
- Friends Malayali Asian StoreRetailers - other · 8 Cecil Road, Worcester · WR5 1AX1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025
- Dee Way StoresRetailers - other · Dee Way, Worcester · WR4 9AW1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 February 2025
- Erbil Shawarma Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 71 Lowesmoor, Worcester · WR1 2RS2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
- Golden Sun Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 46 Astwood Road, Worcester · WR3 8EZ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 September 2025
- Majestic BingoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derwent Close, Worcester · WR4 9TY2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 October 2025
- Welcome Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 33 Lowesmoor, Worcester · WR1 2RS2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 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 838 real Food Standards Agency records for Worcester City, of which 593 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.