The Rooster food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
The Rooster holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Stall 55 Butter Market, High Town, HR1 2AA
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Rooster 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% | ← The Rooster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Rooster 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 The Rooster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Donut Delights Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Charcuterie-Hereford Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Greek Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Eden Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Deniz’s Kitchen Bistro & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Cosy Club Hereford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about The Rooster
What is The Rooster's food hygiene rating?
The Rooster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 27 March 2025.
Is The Rooster 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rooster last inspected?
The Rooster was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months 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 The Rooster?
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 The Rooster compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Rooster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Rooster 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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