Benhall Farm Holidays food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
Benhall Farm Holidays 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 4 March 2010, more than 16 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: Benhall Lane, HR9 6AG
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Benhall Farm Holidays 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% | ← Benhall Farm Holidays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Benhall Farm Holidays 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 Benhall Farm Holidays, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 341 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Bridge House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2016 |
| The White Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Orles Barn Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bennetts Of Ross Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| The Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bridstow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2015 |
| Radcliffe Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about Benhall Farm Holidays
What is Benhall Farm Holidays's food hygiene rating?
Benhall Farm Holidays has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 4 March 2010.
Is Benhall Farm Holidays 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 Benhall Farm Holidays last inspected?
Benhall Farm Holidays was last inspected on 4 March 2010, more than 16 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 Benhall Farm Holidays?
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 Benhall Farm Holidays compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Benhall Farm Holidays is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Benhall Farm Holidays 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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