The Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
The Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2010, more than 16 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: Symonds Yat, HR9 6JL
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Shop 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 Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shop 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 Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfresco Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| Edens Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2011 |
| Royal Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Saracens Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Ice Cream Cabin Other catering premises | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| The Riverside Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| Ye Old Ferrie Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Paddocks Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Shop
What is The Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 7 April 2010.
Is The Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shop last inspected?
The Shop was last inspected on 7 April 2010, more than 16 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 The Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shop compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Shop 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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Understanding this rating
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The Shop is one of 152 rated food businesses in Ross-on-Wye. See every hygiene rating in Ross-on-Wye →
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