Sophie House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
Sophie House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 July 2022, 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: Sophie House, Holywell Gutter Lane, HR1 4JN
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Sophie House 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% | ← Sophie House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sophie House 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 Sophie House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Farm House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cock Of Tupsley Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Aston House Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Chilly White Limited Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2021 |
| Brockington House Care Community Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Beech House Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Sophie House
What is Sophie House's food hygiene rating?
Sophie House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 25 July 2022.
Is Sophie House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sophie House last inspected?
Sophie House was last inspected on 25 July 2022, 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 Sophie House?
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 Sophie House compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sophie House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Sophie House 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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