Newtown Cross Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Newtown Cross Garage 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 15 November 2025, 7 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: Lower Eggleton, HR8 2TZ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Newtown Cross Garage 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% | ← Newtown Cross Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Newtown Cross Garage 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 Newtown Cross Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Townsend Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2008 |
| Burley Gate Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2016 |
| Burley Gate C E Primary School - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
| Edesia Events Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Hereford Camping and Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| The Tarrington Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Newtown Cross Garage
What is Newtown Cross Garage's food hygiene rating?
Newtown Cross Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 15 November 2025.
Is Newtown Cross Garage 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 Newtown Cross Garage last inspected?
Newtown Cross Garage was last inspected on 15 November 2025, 7 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 Newtown Cross Garage?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newtown Cross Garage compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Newtown Cross Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Newtown Cross Garage 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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