Mill Street Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Mill Street Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 July 2010, more than 15 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: 4a Mill Street, HR1 2NY
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Mill Street Stores sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Mill Street Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Mill Street Stores 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 Mill Street Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Cafe Miro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Carousel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| CSONS Hereford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Barrs Court @ The Hub - The Beacon College School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cafe 1384 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Ainslie House Caring Premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Eastbank Residential Home Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2011 |
Questions about Mill Street Stores
What is Mill Street Stores's food hygiene rating?
Mill Street Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 28 July 2010.
Is Mill Street Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mill Street Stores last inspected?
Mill Street Stores was last inspected on 28 July 2010, more than 15 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 Mill Street Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mill Street Stores compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Mill Street Stores holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Mill Street Stores 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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