Rock Point food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Rock Point 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 5 May 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: Trewitta, HR9 6PD
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Rock Point 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% | ← Rock Point | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rock Point 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 Rock Point, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garron Centre - Llangarron Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Royal Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2025 |
| Llangrove Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 December 2022 |
| Catering with Caire Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Great Trewen Milk Shed Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| The New Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Glewstone Court Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Pencraig Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Rock Point
What is Rock Point's food hygiene rating?
Rock Point has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 5 May 2022.
Is Rock Point 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 Rock Point last inspected?
Rock Point was last inspected on 5 May 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 Rock Point?
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 Rock Point compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Rock Point is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Rock Point 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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