Wholefoods of Leominster food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Wholefoods of Leominster 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 9 January 2006, more than 20 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: 24 West Street, HR6 8ES
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Wholefoods of Leominster 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% | ← Wholefoods of Leominster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wholefoods of Leominster 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 Wholefoods of Leominster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoko's Thai Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Tower Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 November 2024 |
| Cakes, Bakes and Makes Ltd Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Nori's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 October 2025 |
| IPL Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2021 |
| 35 West Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The Black Swan Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2019 |
| Leo Sweet Surprise Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Wholefoods of Leominster
What is Wholefoods of Leominster's food hygiene rating?
Wholefoods of Leominster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 9 January 2006.
Is Wholefoods of Leominster 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 Wholefoods of Leominster last inspected?
Wholefoods of Leominster was last inspected on 9 January 2006, more than 20 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 Wholefoods of Leominster?
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 Wholefoods of Leominster compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wholefoods of Leominster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Wholefoods of Leominster 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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