Food hygiene ratings in Ross-on-Wye
There are 152 food businesses in Ross-on-Wye with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Herefordshire Council. A further 14 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Ross-on-Wye
72% of rated businesses in Ross-on-Wye hold the top score of 5, and 86% hold a 4 or better. 7 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Herefordshire as a whole, 78% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Ross-on-Wye does worse, by 6 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 99 | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 20 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 9% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Ross-on-Wye
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Zam Zam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Baileys DIY Ltd Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 November 2023 |
| Botanica Plants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 31 July 2025 |
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Ross Burger Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 January 2026 |
| The Crown and Sceptre Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 May 2025 |
| The Garden Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 April 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 Ross-on-Wye
How many food businesses in Ross-on-Wye have a hygiene rating?
152 food businesses in Ross-on-Wye have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Herefordshire Council. 138 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Ross-on-Wye?
72% of rated businesses in Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye?
7 food businesses in Ross-on-Wye hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 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 Ross-on-Wye?
Environmental health officers at Herefordshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Herefordshire
- Hereford 542 places
- Leominster 119 places
- Ledbury 88 places
- Bromyard 50 places
- Kington 38 places
Food businesses in Ross-on-Wye
- Abacus 2000 Nursery School 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alfresco 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Argos In Sainsburys Exempt
- Asda Express Ross Spur 4 - Good
- Ashfield Park Primary School - Alliance in Partnership 5 - Very good
- Aspire Living 5 - Very good
- Audrey's Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Avellino 5 - Very good
- Baileys DIY Ltd 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bali Haven 5 - Very good
- Bennetts Of Ross Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bernard Hackett Court Housing 21 Exempt
- Botanica Plants Ltd 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Brampton Stores (Premier) 5 - Very good
- Bridstow Primary School - Alliance in Partnership 5 - Very good
- Burger King 5 - Very good
- Burger Monster 5 - Very good
- Cafe Delights 5 - Very good
- Cafe Zam Zam 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Card Factory Exempt
- Chelsea Parkfields 5 - Very good
- Chepstow House 5 - Very good
- Co-Op 5 - Very good
- Coffee#1 5 - Very good
- Costa 5 - Very good
- Cross Keys Inn 4 - Good
- Daff-Y-Nant Greggs 5 - Very good
- Daff-Y-Nant Service Station - Spar 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Domino's Pizza 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.