Saxtys Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Saxtys Wines 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 6 March 2018, more than 8 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: 39 Widemarsh Street, HR4 9EA
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Saxtys Wines 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% | ← Saxtys Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Saxtys Wines 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 Saxtys Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcuterie-Hereford Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Cosy Club Hereford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| EN Steak Hereford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Greek Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| EN BBQ & Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Donut Delights Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Saxtys Wines
What is Saxtys Wines's food hygiene rating?
Saxtys Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 6 March 2018.
Is Saxtys Wines 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 Saxtys Wines last inspected?
Saxtys Wines was last inspected on 6 March 2018, more than 8 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 Saxtys Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Saxtys Wines compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Saxtys Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Saxtys Wines 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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