RH & SM Mason food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
RH & SM Mason holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: Merrivale Farm, HR2 8BA
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts RH & SM Mason 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% | ← RH & SM Mason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 RH & SM Mason 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 RH & SM Mason, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Childcare Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Pilgrim Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Dewsall Court Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| The Axe And Cleaver Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Carrot & Wine Stores Wormelow Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Tump Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 March 2025 |
Questions about RH & SM Mason
What is RH & SM Mason's food hygiene rating?
RH & SM Mason has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 22 January 2026.
Is RH & SM Mason 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was RH & SM Mason last inspected?
RH & SM Mason was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 RH & SM Mason?
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 RH & SM Mason compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and RH & SM Mason is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects RH & SM Mason 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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