Forge Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Forge Filling Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 November 2012, more than 13 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Herefordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Herefordshire ratings →
Address: Wormbridge, HR2 9DH
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Forge Filling Station sits behind roughly 1,222 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,222 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 14% | ← Forge Filling Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 207 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Forge Filling Station 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 Forge Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Child Care Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Kilpeck Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Locks Garage Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2018 |
| Under the Nut Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Pontrilas Village Store, Post Office & Cafe Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| K S Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2022 |
| The Bull Ring Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Forge Filling Station
What is Forge Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Forge Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 16 November 2012.
Is Forge Filling Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forge Filling Station last inspected?
Forge Filling Station was last inspected on 16 November 2012, more than 13 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 Forge Filling Station?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forge Filling Station compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,572 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Forge Filling Station holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Forge Filling Station 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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