Gorsley Community Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Gorsley Community Shop 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 30 October 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: Gorsley Baptist Chapel, HR9 7SE
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Gorsley Community Shop 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% | ← Gorsley Community Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gorsley Community Shop 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 Gorsley Community Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Gorsley Baptist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Green Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| The Roadmaker Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Walsingham Support Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Haywood Farm Caravan & Camping Park Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| Brockmore Farm Shop And Butchery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Gorsley Community Shop
What is Gorsley Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
Gorsley Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 30 October 2018.
Is Gorsley Community Shop 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 Gorsley Community Shop last inspected?
Gorsley Community Shop was last inspected on 30 October 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 Gorsley Community Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gorsley Community Shop compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gorsley Community Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Gorsley Community Shop 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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