The Axe And Cleaver food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Axe And Cleaver holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 August 2025, 11 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: Axe And Cleaver Inn, HR2 8HU
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Axe And Cleaver 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 Axe And Cleaver | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Axe And Cleaver 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 Axe And Cleaver, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Childcare Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Pilgrim Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Tump Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 March 2025 |
| Carrot & Wine Stores Wormelow Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters Lodge Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Vipassana Trust UK Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| RH & SM Mason Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Axe And Cleaver
What is The Axe And Cleaver's food hygiene rating?
The Axe And Cleaver has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 4 August 2025.
Is The Axe And Cleaver 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Axe And Cleaver last inspected?
The Axe And Cleaver was last inspected on 4 August 2025, 11 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 The Axe And Cleaver?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Axe And Cleaver compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Axe And Cleaver is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Axe And Cleaver 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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