The Garth Care Services food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
The Garth Care Services holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Garth Care Services was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Garth Residential Care Home, The Square, HR5 3BA
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Garth Care Services 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 Garth Care Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Garth Care Services 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 Garth Care Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G & G Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2022 |
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Swan Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| The Burton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Walking Hub Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Border Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Number 25 Delicatessen Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Garth Care Services
What is The Garth Care Services's food hygiene rating?
The Garth Care Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Garth Care Services 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Garth Care Services last inspected?
The Garth Care Services was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Garth Care Services?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Garth Care Services compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Garth Care Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Garth Care Services 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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