Esca food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Esca 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 26 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: 17 Broad Street, HR9 7EA
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Esca 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% | ← Esca | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Esca 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 Esca, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Fayre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2020 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Jacquelines Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2011 |
| Hank's Meat & Game Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Ross Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Jacqueline's Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2016 |
Questions about Esca
What is Esca's food hygiene rating?
Esca has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Esca 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 Esca last inspected?
Esca was last inspected on 26 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 Esca?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Esca compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Esca is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Esca 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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