Union Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Union Coffee 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 21 August 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: Hope City Church, Union Walk, HR1 2EP
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Union Coffee 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% | ← Union Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Union Coffee 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 Union Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| CoCo99 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Doyle’s Sports Bar Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Barrs Court @ The Hub - The Beacon College School/college/university | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Union Coffee
What is Union Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Union Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Union Coffee 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 Union Coffee last inspected?
Union Coffee was last inspected on 21 August 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 Union Coffee?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Union Coffee compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Union Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Union Coffee 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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