Gun Dog Gin food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Herefordshire
Gun Dog Gin 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 30 November 2023, more than 2 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: Birchley, HR8 2QH
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Gun Dog Gin 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% | ← Gun Dog Gin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gun Dog Gin 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 Gun Dog Gin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Farm Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Rushall Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 October 2016 |
| Alexander Park Resort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Sorrel and Sage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Trumpet Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2025 |
| Verzons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Gun Dog Gin
What is Gun Dog Gin's food hygiene rating?
Gun Dog Gin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 30 November 2023.
Is Gun Dog Gin 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 Gun Dog Gin last inspected?
Gun Dog Gin was last inspected on 30 November 2023, more than 2 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 Gun Dog Gin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gun Dog Gin compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gun Dog Gin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Gun Dog Gin 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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