Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 17 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: Hampton Dene Road, HR1 1UU
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group 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% | ← Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group 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 Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock Of Tupsley Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| City Gates Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
| Broadlands Primary School - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Aston House Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2022 |
| Brockington House Care Community Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aylestone School B&E College - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Food to Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group
What is Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group's food hygiene rating?
Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group last inspected?
Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group?
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 Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School - Impact Food Group 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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