GEM Hereford - Hildersley food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
GEM Hereford - Hildersley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: Hildersley Cottage, HR9 7NJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts GEM Hereford - Hildersley 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% | ← GEM Hereford - Hildersley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 GEM Hereford - Hildersley 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 GEM Hereford - Hildersley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Resource Centre Caring Premises | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2022 |
| Model Farm Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2022 |
| Ross Garden Stores Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Larruperz Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Katie’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| The Inkpot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Ross On Wye Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about GEM Hereford - Hildersley
What is GEM Hereford - Hildersley's food hygiene rating?
GEM Hereford - Hildersley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 2 December 2025.
Is GEM Hereford - Hildersley 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was GEM Hereford - Hildersley last inspected?
GEM Hereford - Hildersley was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 GEM Hereford - Hildersley?
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 GEM Hereford - Hildersley compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and GEM Hereford - Hildersley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects GEM Hereford - Hildersley 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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