The Tarrington Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Tarrington Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Tarrington, HR1 4HX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Tarrington Arms 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% | ← The Tarrington Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Tarrington Arms 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 Tarrington Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Camping and Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Alphagrange Ltd Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2012 |
| Alexander Park Resort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Ashperton Primary School - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2023 |
| Seasons Mobile caterer | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Canwood Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Edesia Events Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| The Townsend Nursery Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2008 |
Questions about The Tarrington Arms
What is The Tarrington Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Tarrington Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 22 July 2024.
Is The Tarrington Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tarrington Arms last inspected?
The Tarrington Arms was last inspected on 22 July 2024, 23 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 The Tarrington Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tarrington Arms compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Tarrington Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Tarrington Arms 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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