Food Warehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Herefordshire
Food Warehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 April 2022, more than 4 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: Unit 3 Salmon Retail Park, 36 Holmer Road, HR4 9SB
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Food Warehouse 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% | ← Food Warehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Food Warehouse 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 Food Warehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Asda Express Hereford, Holmer Road PFS Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2012 |
| Aramark Ltd - Special Metals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Avara staff shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| College Green Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| College Green Spar Post Office & Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Greyhound Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Food Warehouse
What is Food Warehouse's food hygiene rating?
Food Warehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 26 April 2022.
Is Food Warehouse 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food Warehouse last inspected?
Food Warehouse was last inspected on 26 April 2022, more than 4 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 Food Warehouse?
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 Food Warehouse compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Food Warehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Food Warehouse 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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