The Alma Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Alma Inn 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 20 July 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: Linton, HR9 7RY
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Alma 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 Alma 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 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 Alma 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 Alma Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Village Hall Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2019 |
| Gorsley Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Gorsley Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| Orchard Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Darnells Farm Glamping Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| The Green Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Alma Inn
What is The Alma Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Alma Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 20 July 2022.
Is The Alma 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Alma Inn last inspected?
The Alma Inn was last inspected on 20 July 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 The Alma 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Alma 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 Alma Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Alma 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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Understanding this rating
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