Food Hygiene Ratings in Worcester City

847 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 78.6% rated "very good".

847
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
5
Rated 0 or 1
78.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good78.6%477
Good15.2%92
Satisfactory5.1%31
Improvement Needed0.3%2
Major Improvement0.8%5
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen19122.6%
Retailers - other18421.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop11713.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub9611.3%
Caring Premises688.0%
Mobile caterer516.0%
Other catering premises455.3%
School/college/university404.7%

Food hygiene ratings in Worcester City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Worcester City currently has 847 registered food businesses. Of these, 607 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 5 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Beef & Bird -Leb Nom - Eugreeka - Papa G'sWR1 2RS1Feb 09, 2026
Cafe LocoWR4 9EL1Jan 27, 2026
Dee Way StoresWR4 9AW1Feb 27, 2025
Friends Malayali Asian StoreWR5 1AX1May 15, 2025
Noodle HutWR1 2RS1Feb 09, 2026
Golden Sun Chinese TakeawayWR3 8EZ2Sep 16, 2025
Majestic BingoWR4 9TY2Oct 30, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Worcester City have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 477 food businesses in Worcester City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Worcester City?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Worcester City?+

Inspection frequency in Worcester City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies