Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2025, 14 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: Kenchester Water Gardens, Church Road, HR1 3AB
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms 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% | ← Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms 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 Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwells House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Bake and Create Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Family Shopper – Safia Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Hereford Premier Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd - Special Metals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Hereford Skatepark Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Christine's Catering Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms
What is Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms last inspected?
Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 14 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 Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Kenchester Water Gardens Tea Rooms 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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