Duke's Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Duke's Head 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 30 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: Blenheim, Corn Square, HR6 8LR
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Duke's Head 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% | ← Duke's Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Duke's Head 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 Duke's Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchants House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| The Square Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Rankin Club (Conservative Club) Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Press Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| Drapers Lane Deli Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2026 |
| Rayan Mini Market Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2013 |
| Flying Dutchman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Duke's Head
What is Duke's Head's food hygiene rating?
Duke's Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Duke's Head 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 Duke's Head last inspected?
Duke's Head was last inspected on 30 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 Duke's Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duke's Head compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Duke's Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Duke's Head 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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