Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge 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: Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hunters Lodge Residential Home Hunters Lodge, HR2 8EQ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge 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% | ← Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge 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 Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot & Wine Stores Wormelow Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Tump Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 421 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 March 2025 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 January 2025 |
| Steiner Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Steiner Academy - Naturally Nutritious School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Pilgrim Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Cabin Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge
What is Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge 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 Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge last inspected?
Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge?
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 Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge 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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