Mowchak food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Mowchak 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 4 August 2025, 11 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: 21 Commercial Road, HR1 2BD
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Mowchak 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% | ← Mowchak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mowchak 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 Mowchak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle’s Sports Bar Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| CoCo99 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Ace K9 Doggy Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Mowchak
What is Mowchak's food hygiene rating?
Mowchak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 4 August 2025.
Is Mowchak 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 Mowchak last inspected?
Mowchak was last inspected on 4 August 2025, 11 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 Mowchak?
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 Mowchak compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mowchak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Mowchak 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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