Grove Farm Direct food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
Grove Farm Direct holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 April 2016, more than 10 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: Grove Farm, HR6 0HE
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Grove Farm Direct 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% | ← Grove Farm Direct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grove Farm Direct 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 Grove Farm Direct, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stockton Cross Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2024 |
| Kimbolton St James' Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Kimbolton Nursery Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Stockton Bury Tithe Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Grove Farm Direct
What is Grove Farm Direct's food hygiene rating?
Grove Farm Direct has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 18 April 2016.
Is Grove Farm Direct 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grove Farm Direct last inspected?
Grove Farm Direct was last inspected on 18 April 2016, more than 10 years 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 Grove Farm Direct?
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 Grove Farm Direct compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Grove Farm Direct is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Grove Farm Direct 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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