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Battlelands food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Herefordshire

Battlelands 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 4 June 2024, 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: The Stables At Middle Cefn, HR2 0JH

How it compares in Herefordshire

That puts Battlelands 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.

Every rated food business in Herefordshire
5 out of 5 1,217 78% ← Battlelands
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

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 Battlelands 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 Battlelands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Dulas Court Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 12 March 2026
Golden Valley Barns Ltd Other catering premises 1.0 miles away 5 - Very good 28 July 2022
The Farmhouse Kitchen Other catering premises 1.8 miles away 5 - Very good 30 September 2025
Ewyas Harold Village Store Retailers - other 1.8 miles away 5 - Very good 1 April 2009
R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop Retailers - other 1.8 miles away 5 - Very good 12 March 2026
The Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 1.8 miles away 5 - Very good 3 January 2025
The Old Stables Takeaway/sandwich shop 1.8 miles away 5 - Very good 24 July 2025
Ewyas Harold Primary School School/college/university 1.8 miles away 5 - Very good 29 January 2025

Questions about Battlelands

What is Battlelands's food hygiene rating?

Battlelands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 4 June 2024.

Is Battlelands 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 Battlelands last inspected?

Battlelands was last inspected on 4 June 2024, 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 Battlelands?

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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Battlelands compare to other places in Herefordshire?

78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Battlelands is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Herefordshire Council inspects Battlelands 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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