A2 Zest Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Herefordshire
A2 Zest Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: Unit 5 Mortimer Trading Centr, Mortimer Road, HR4 9SP
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so A2 Zest Ltd sits behind roughly 1,431 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ← A2 Zest Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 A2 Zest 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 A2 Zest Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2012 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Asda Express Hereford, Holmer Road PFS Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Dunelm Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| College Green Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| College Green Spar Post Office & Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2018 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aramark Ltd - Special Metals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
Questions about A2 Zest Ltd
What is A2 Zest Ltd's food hygiene rating?
A2 Zest Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Herefordshire Council on 9 October 2025.
Is A2 Zest Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was A2 Zest Ltd last inspected?
A2 Zest Ltd was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 A2 Zest Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A2 Zest Ltd compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while A2 Zest Ltd holds a 3. 104 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects A2 Zest 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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