Heron Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mansfield
Heron Foods Ltd 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 26 September 2023, 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: 40 West Gate, Mansfield, NG18 1RS
How it compares in Mansfield
That puts Heron Foods Ltd among the 713 places in Mansfield holding top marks, 87% 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 | 713 | 87% | ← Heron Foods Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 Heron Foods Ltd 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 Heron Foods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&J Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cafe Silver Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Boots Butchers Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Claires Accessories Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Boba Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Cafe Sensation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Limited Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
Questions about Heron Foods Ltd
What is Heron Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Heron Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mansfield Council on 26 September 2023.
Is Heron Foods Ltd 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 Heron Foods Ltd last inspected?
Heron Foods Ltd was last inspected on 26 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heron Foods Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heron Foods Ltd compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, and Heron Foods Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects Heron Foods Ltd 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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