Black Mountain Botanicals food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Herefordshire
Black Mountain Botanicals holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2023, more than 3 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: Bridge Inn, HR2 0JW
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Black Mountain Botanicals 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% | ← Black Mountain Botanicals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black Mountain Botanicals 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 Black Mountain Botanicals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Mayhem Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Farmhouse Kitchen Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Bull's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Wild By Nature LLP Manufacturers/packers | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Black Mountain Botanicals
What is Black Mountain Botanicals's food hygiene rating?
Black Mountain Botanicals has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 3 February 2023.
Is Black Mountain Botanicals 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Mountain Botanicals last inspected?
Black Mountain Botanicals was last inspected on 3 February 2023, more than 3 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 Black Mountain Botanicals?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Mountain Botanicals compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Black Mountain Botanicals is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Black Mountain Botanicals 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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