Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory 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 13 June 2025, 13 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: The Priory Flanesford Priory, HR9 6HZ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory 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% | ← Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory 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 Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Goodrich Primary School School/college/university | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Hostelrie Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Mill Race Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Inn on the Wye Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 July 2025 |
| Bishopswood Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Certo Limited Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cross Keys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory
What is Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory's food hygiene rating?
Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 13 June 2025.
Is Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory 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 Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory last inspected?
Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 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 Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory?
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 Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory 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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