The Orange Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Orange Tree holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 16 King Street, HR4 9BX
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Orange Tree sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← The Orange Tree | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Orange Tree 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 The Orange Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Grocery Hub Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Bridge Thai Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Green Dragon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| A Rule of Tum Burger Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| De Koffie Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Cafe Ascari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Flavour House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Orange Tree
What is The Orange Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Orange Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 18 July 2024.
Is The Orange Tree safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Orange Tree last inspected?
The Orange Tree was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months 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 The Orange Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Orange Tree compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Orange Tree holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Orange Tree 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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