Handmade By Solange food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Herefordshire
Handmade By Solange holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business 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: Shop, 46 High Street, HR5 3BJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Handmade By Solange 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% | ← Handmade By Solange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Handmade By Solange 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 Handmade By Solange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2011 |
| Paul Lewis Butchers Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Regency Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 November 2025 |
| Border Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Number 25 Delicatessen Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Walking Hub Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Angel Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Handmade By Solange
What is Handmade By Solange's food hygiene rating?
Handmade By Solange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 5 May 2022.
Is Handmade By Solange 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Handmade By Solange last inspected?
Handmade By Solange 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 Handmade By Solange?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Handmade By Solange compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Handmade By Solange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Handmade By Solange 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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