847 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 78.6% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef & Bird -Leb Nom - Eugreeka - Papa G's | WR1 2RS | 1 | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Cafe Loco | WR4 9EL | 1 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dee Way Stores | WR4 9AW | 1 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Friends Malayali Asian Store | WR5 1AX | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| Noodle Hut | WR1 2RS | 1 | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Golden Sun Chinese Takeaway | WR3 8EZ | 2 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Majestic Bingo | WR4 9TY | 2 | Oct 30, 2025 |
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.
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.
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.