Food hygiene ratings in Herefordshire
Herefordshire inspects and rates 1,779 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,572 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 207 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Herefordshire
Standards here are good: 78% of rated businesses in Herefordshire hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 28 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,222 | 78% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Herefordshire
Food hygiene ratings for each town Herefordshire inspects.
- Hereford 543 places
- Ross-on-Wye 153 places
- Leominster 120 places
- Ledbury 86 places
- Bromyard 51 places
- Kington 38 places
Recently inspected in Herefordshire
The most recent inspections published by Herefordshire, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Cottage Catering | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2026 |
| Louise’s Luscious Layers | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2026 |
| Greenhill Catering | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Lea Garage | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Morrisons | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Leominster | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Papa John's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| The Doughzy Mares | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2026 |
| Aldo’s Pizza | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Hereford Market Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Ross Truck Stop Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Duke's Head | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Herefordshire
The lowest-rated food businesses in Herefordshire are listed below. 6 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 June 2026 |
| Amazing Asia Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 February 2026 |
| Marmaris Kebab House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 February 2026 |
| Aylestone Court Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| The Foodbook | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 September 2025 |
| Halal Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Herefordshire
How many food businesses does Herefordshire rate?
Herefordshire publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,779 businesses, of which 1,572 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Herefordshire?
78% of rated businesses in Herefordshire hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Herefordshire have a bad hygiene rating?
28 food businesses in Herefordshire hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 6 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Herefordshire?
Environmental health officers employed by Herefordshire carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Herefordshire
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1284 Bar Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- 14Forty 5 - Very good
- 35 West Ltd 5 - Very good
- 59 The Bakery 5 - Very good
- A H Griffiths Ltd (Butcher) 5 - Very good
- A Mews Bouche 5 - Very good
- A Rule of Tum Burger Shop Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abacus 2000 Nursery School 5 - Very good
- Abbiss Drinks Company 5 - Very good
- Ace K9 Doggy Deli 5 - Very good
- Ainslie House 5 - Very good
- Air B N B 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldo’s Pizza 5 - Very good
- Alexander Park Resort 5 - Very good
- Alex’s Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Alfie's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Alfresco Grill 5 - Very good
- Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House 5 - Very good
- All Star Activities 5 - Very good
- Allpay Ltd 5 - Very good
- Almeley Primary School - Sam MacDonald 5 - Very good
- Alphagrange Ltd 5 - Very good
- Amore Pizza Kebab House 5 - Very good
- Andrew King Chocolates 5 - Very good
- Angel Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Ann Fullwood Mobile 5 - Very good
- Annette's Sandwiches 5 - Very good
- Aramark Ltd - Special Metals 5 - Very good
- Arrow Masonic Club 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Hereford, Holmer Road PFS 5 - Very good
- ASDA Hereford PFS 5 - Very good
- Ashfield House 5 - Very good
- Ashfield Park Primary School - Alliance in Partnership 5 - Very good
- Ashminton Farm 5 - Very good
- Ashperton Primary School - Alliance in Partnership 5 - Very good
- Asia Village 5 - Very good
- Asian Grocery Hub 5 - Very good
- Aspire Living 5 - Very good
- Aston House Care Ltd 5 - Very good
- Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar 5 - Very good
- Atrium Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Audrey's Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Avara Foods Staff Shop 5 - Very good
- Avellino 5 - Very good
- Avenbury Care Farm C.I.C. 5 - Very good
- Aylestone School B&E College - Alliance in Partnership 5 - Very good
- Aymestrey Patisserie 5 - Very good
- Aymestrey Patisserie 5 - Very good
- B & M Home Store 5 - Very good
- B&B Upper Court 5 - Very good
- B&Q Limited 5 - Very good
- Bake and Create Bistro 5 - Very good
- Bake and Create, Meals on Wheels 5 - Very good
- Bali Haven 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-07. Browse all UK councils →