Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2025, 10 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: Goodrich Castle, Castle Lane, HR9 6HY
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre 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% | ← Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre 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 Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Hostelrie Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Hen & Dot Cafe at Flanesford Priory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Cross Keys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 August 2025 |
| The Mill Race Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Inn on the Wye Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 July 2025 |
| Bishopswood Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Certo Limited Importers/Exporters | 0.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre
What is Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre's food hygiene rating?
Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre last inspected?
Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 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 Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre?
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 Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Goodrich Castle Visitor Centre 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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