Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable 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 13 December 2022, more than 3 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: Kilsby House, 11 Broad Street, HR7 4BS
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable 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% | ← Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable 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 Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Bromyard Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2008 |
| Ruby T’s Other catering premises | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Falcon Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Kindred Three Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| History on Broad Street Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Emma's Farmhouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 October 2025 |
| Gregg’s Bromyard (MFG Bromyard) Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable
What is Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable's food hygiene rating?
Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 13 December 2022.
Is Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable 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 Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable last inspected?
Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable was last inspected on 13 December 2022, more than 3 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 Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Gilberts Fruit & Vegetable 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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