Hareley Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Hareley Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Gains Road, WR6 5RF
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Hareley Farm among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Hareley Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Hareley Farm none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hareley Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Barnhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Live And Let Live - Bringsty Common Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
| Bromyard Downs Campsite Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Hareley Farm
What is Hareley Farm's food hygiene rating?
Hareley Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 14 December 2018.
Is Hareley Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hareley Farm last inspected?
Hareley Farm was last inspected on 14 December 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hareley Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hareley Farm compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hareley Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Hareley Farm and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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