The Hereford Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
The Hereford Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 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: The Hereford Academy, Marlbrook Road, HR2 7NG
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hereford Academy sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← The Hereford Academy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hereford Academy 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 Hereford Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Road Stores (Family Shopper) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Brandon Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2010 |
| Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2012 |
| Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2010 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
Questions about The Hereford Academy
What is The Hereford Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Hereford Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 22 January 2025.
Is The Hereford Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hereford Academy last inspected?
The Hereford Academy was last inspected on 22 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 The Hereford Academy?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hereford Academy compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Hereford Academy holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Hereford Academy 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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