The Chase Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
The Chase Inn 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 23 May 2024, more than 2 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: The Chase Inn, WR6 5BP
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Chase Inn 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 Chase Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Chase Inn 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 Chase Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Frome Community Stores Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2019 |
| Bishops Frome Village Store Retailers - other | 272 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hop Pocket Craft Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Veg Life Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Handmade Scotch Egg Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Chase Inn
What is The Chase Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chase Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 23 May 2024.
Is The Chase Inn 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 The Chase Inn last inspected?
The Chase Inn was last inspected on 23 May 2024, more than 2 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 The Chase Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chase Inn compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Chase Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Chase Inn 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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