The Commercial food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Commercial holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 6 January 2023, more than 3 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: 44 Commercial Road, HR1 2BG
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Commercial 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% | ← The Commercial | |
| 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 The Commercial 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 The Commercial, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| CoCo99 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Doyle’s Sports Bar Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Barrs Court @ The Hub - The Beacon College School/college/university | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Commercial
What is The Commercial's food hygiene rating?
The Commercial has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Herefordshire Council on 6 January 2023.
Is The Commercial safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Commercial last inspected?
The Commercial was last inspected on 6 January 2023, more than 3 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 The Commercial?
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 The Commercial compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Commercial holds a 3. 104 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Commercial 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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