THERE are six new names on the list of Worcester food businesses that have received a five star food hygiene ratings from health inspectors.

Five-star Worcester businesses to make the list, and the date they were inspected, include:

Bull Ring Chippy, St John's (April 8)

Busy Bees Nursery, Brindley Road (April 1)

Elbury Park Service Station, Tolladine Road (March 25)

Pizza Allegro, Cranham Drive (April 8)

St Pauls Hostel, Tallow Hill (April 1)

St Stephens Residential Home, St Stephens Terrace (April 9)

Ratings are judged by Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspectors over the standards in the handling of food, how food is stored, how food is prepared, cleanliness of facilities and pest control, how food safety is managed and evidence staff know about food safety.

A number of businesses across the area already have the highest rating from their inspections in recent years, with a full list at food.gov.uk.

All information published is based on results on the FSA website, and is correct as of April 9, 2021, with inspections listed as the latest carried out.