Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall 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 24 September 2023, more than 2 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: Green Lane, HR2 9EX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall 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% | ← Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall 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 Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Ring Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
| K S Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2022 |
| Kingstone Kafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Little Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School - Miquill Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| KES Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| ETL Spring Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2014 |
Questions about Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall
What is Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 24 September 2023.
Is Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall 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 Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall last inspected?
Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall was last inspected on 24 September 2023, more than 2 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 Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall?
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 Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall 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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