Food hygiene ratings in Hereford
There are 79 food businesses in Hereford with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Powys Council. A further 4 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Hereford
57% of rated businesses in Hereford hold the top score of 5, and 85% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Powys as a whole, 74% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Hereford does worse, by 17 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 43 | 57% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 21 | 28% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 7% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Hereford
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| AMR Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 September 2021 |
| Spar (Blakemore Retail) Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 October 2025 |
| The Globe at Hay Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 October 2025 |
| The River Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 July 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Hereford
How many food businesses in Hereford have a hygiene rating?
79 food businesses in Hereford have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Powys Council. 75 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Hereford?
57% of rated businesses in Hereford hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Hereford?
5 food businesses in Hereford hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 0 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Hereford?
Environmental health officers at Powys Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Hereford
- Alex Gooch Artisan Baker 5 - Very good
- AMR Catering 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Baaad Flockers (Hay) 5 - Very good
- BAKA 4 - Good
- Baskerville Hall Hotel 5 - Very good
- Baskerville House 5 - Very good
- Black Mountain Lodge Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Blue Boar 5 - Very good
- Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- C J Gibbons Ltd t/a Neil Powell 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Cabalva Perry 5 - Very good
- Cafe Hay 4 - Good
- Castle Greengrocers 5 - Very good
- Clyro Church in Wales Primary School 5 - Very good
- Clyro Pre School 5 - Very good
- Clyro School Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- Clyro Village Hall 4 - Good
- Country Supplies 5 - Very good
- Dugans Patisserie Ltd 4 - Good
- Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Farmers 5 - Very good
- Fir by Matt Sampson 5 - Very good
- Foyles of Glasbury 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Gladestry C in W School 5 - Very good
- Gladestry Ltd 5 - Very good
- Glasbury Motors (Shop) 5 - Very good
- Hay Castle Cafe 5 - Very good
- Hay Cattle Market Cafe 4 - Good
- Hay Deli 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Hay Distillery 4 - Good
Showing 30 of 79 businesses in Hereford. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.