Cafe Local food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Cafe Local 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 15 April 2025, 14 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: Hereford Barrs Court Railway S, 30 Station Approach, HR1 1BB
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Cafe Local 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% | ← Cafe Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Local 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 Cafe Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Doyle’s Sports Bar Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| CoCo99 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| EN BBQ & Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Local
What is Cafe Local's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Cafe Local 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 Cafe Local last inspected?
Cafe Local was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 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 Cafe Local?
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 Cafe Local compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Cafe Local 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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