Barons Cross Inn and Campsite food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Barons Cross Inn and Campsite holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Barons Cross Inn and Campsite was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Barons Cross Road, HR6 8RS
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Barons Cross Inn and Campsite sits behind roughly 1,431 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ← Barons Cross Inn and Campsite | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Barons Cross Inn and Campsite 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 Barons Cross Inn and Campsite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Leominster Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Ashfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Inspiration Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2010 |
| Bargates Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Westfield School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Leominster Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Dimarcos Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2025 |
| Leominster Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Barons Cross Inn and Campsite
What is Barons Cross Inn and Campsite's food hygiene rating?
Barons Cross Inn and Campsite has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Herefordshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Barons Cross Inn and Campsite safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Barons Cross Inn and Campsite last inspected?
Barons Cross Inn and Campsite was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Barons Cross Inn and Campsite?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barons Cross Inn and Campsite compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Barons Cross Inn and Campsite holds a 3. 104 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Barons Cross Inn and Campsite 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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