Rose and Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Rose and Lion 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: 5 New Road, HR7 4AJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Rose and Lion 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% | ← Rose and Lion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rose and Lion 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 Rose and Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromyard Sheds Together Kitchen Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| New Shun Fat Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Tipsy Toad Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| High Street Convenience Store Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Bromyard Pharmacy Retailers - other | 208 yards away | Exempt | |
| C & C Laming & Sons Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Foxys Steak Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Rose and Lion
What is Rose and Lion's food hygiene rating?
Rose and Lion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Rose and Lion 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 Rose and Lion last inspected?
Rose and Lion was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Rose and Lion?
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 Rose and Lion compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Rose and Lion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Rose and Lion 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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