Lea House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
Lea House B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 February 2017, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lea, HR9 7JZ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Lea House B&B 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% | ← Lea House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lea House B&B 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 Lea House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Garage Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Lea Village Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 December 2024 |
| Gateway Lodge Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
| Lea Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| All Barred Up Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| OMG Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Lea House B&B
What is Lea House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Lea House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 22 February 2017.
Is Lea House B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lea House B&B last inspected?
Lea House B&B was last inspected on 22 February 2017, more than 9 years 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 Lea House B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lea House B&B compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lea House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Lea House B&B 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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