Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Herefordshire
Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Rowlestone Court Farm, HR2 0DW
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream 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% | ← Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream 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 Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Gwyn Cider Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| Ewyas Harold Village Store Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2009 |
| R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| The Old Stables Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Temple Bar Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Ewyas Harold Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Neil Powell Master Butchers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream
What is Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream's food hygiene rating?
Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream last inspected?
Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 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 Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Rowlestone Farmhouse Icecream 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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