Lower House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
Lower House B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 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: Guest House Lower House Farm, SY7 0NF
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Lower House B&B 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% | ← Lower House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lower House B&B 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 Lower House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walford Court B & B and The Soup Dragons Kitchen at Walford Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Mortimer Country Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
| The Oak At Wigmore Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Upper Buckton B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| The Old Vicarage Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Wigmore High School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Wigmore Village Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Lower House B&B
What is Lower House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Lower House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 24 March 2023.
Is Lower House B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lower House B&B last inspected?
Lower House B&B was last inspected on 24 March 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 Lower House B&B?
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 Lower House B&B compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lower House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Lower House B&B 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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