Maples Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Maples Tearoom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Gardens Tea Room Hergest Croft, Ridgebourne Road, HR5 3EG
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Maples Tearoom 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% | ← Maples Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maples Tearoom 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 Maples Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Hawkins High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Kington Community Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2013 |
| Kington Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| G & G Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2022 |
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Garth Care Services Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Swan Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Maples Tearoom
What is Maples Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Maples Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 22 February 2026.
Is Maples Tearoom 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maples Tearoom last inspected?
Maples Tearoom was last inspected on 22 February 2026, 4 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 Maples Tearoom?
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 Maples Tearoom compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Maples Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Maples Tearoom 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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