The Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Herefordshire
The Cafe 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: 43 Rural Enterprise Centre, Vincent Carey Road, HR2 6FE
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Cafe 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 Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cafe 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 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Spider Climbing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| Chilly White Limited Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2021 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Edisons Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Aston House Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Beech House Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Field Farm House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cafe
What is The Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 3 July 2025.
Is The Cafe 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 The Cafe last inspected?
The Cafe was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Cafe?
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 The Cafe compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Cafe 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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