The New Marches Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
The New Marches Cafe 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 17 December 2025, 6 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: 4-5 Bewell Square, HR4 0BB
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The New Marches 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 New Marches 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 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 New Marches 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 New Marches Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Gourmet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Donut Delights Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2015 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Charcuterie-Hereford Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Felly-B AfroCarribean Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about The New Marches Cafe
What is The New Marches Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The New Marches Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 17 December 2025.
Is The New Marches 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Marches Cafe last inspected?
The New Marches Cafe was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 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 New Marches Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Marches 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 New Marches Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The New Marches 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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