Loughpool Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Loughpool Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Grove Common Sellack, HR9 6LX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Loughpool Inn 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% | ← Loughpool Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Loughpool Inn 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 Loughpool Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tithe Barn & Stable Cottage Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Pengethley Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Pengethley Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 February 2026 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Loughpool Inn
What is Loughpool Inn's food hygiene rating?
Loughpool Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Loughpool Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loughpool Inn last inspected?
Loughpool Inn was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Loughpool Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Loughpool Inn compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Loughpool Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Loughpool Inn 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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