Highfield The Bage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
Highfield The Bage 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 25 June 2008, more than 18 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: Dorstone, HR3 5SU
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Highfield The Bage 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% | ← Highfield The Bage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Highfield The Bage 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 Highfield The Bage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Court Country House Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2014 |
| The Castlefields Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Dorstone Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2016 |
| Pandy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Pandy Inn Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
| Busy Bees Nursery & Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Drover's Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2025 |
| Red Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Highfield The Bage
What is Highfield The Bage's food hygiene rating?
Highfield The Bage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 25 June 2008.
Is Highfield The Bage 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 Highfield The Bage last inspected?
Highfield The Bage was last inspected on 25 June 2008, more than 18 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 Highfield The Bage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Highfield The Bage compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Highfield The Bage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Highfield The Bage 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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