Under the Nut Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Under the Nut Tree 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 6 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Llanithog Cottage, HR2 0DD
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Under the Nut Tree 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% | ← Under the Nut Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Under the Nut Tree 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 Under the Nut Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Golden Valley Meat & Game Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Pontrilas Village Store, Post Office & Cafe Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Kilpeck Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Neil Powell Master Butchers Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bridges Child Care Caring Premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Forge Filling Station Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 November 2012 |
Questions about Under the Nut Tree
What is Under the Nut Tree's food hygiene rating?
Under the Nut Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Under the Nut Tree 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 Under the Nut Tree last inspected?
Under the Nut Tree was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 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 Under the Nut Tree?
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 Under the Nut Tree compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Under the Nut Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Under the Nut Tree 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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