Yew Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Yew Tree 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 27 February 2026, 4 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: Walwyn Road, WR13 6ED
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Yew Tree 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% | ← Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms School Colwall Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 June 2025 |
| Evendine House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Colwall C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Loose Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2024 |
| Thai Rama IV Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Malt House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| D.T. Waller Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 October 2025 |
| Colwall Orchard Group Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Yew Tree Inn
What is Yew Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
Yew Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree Inn last inspected?
Yew Tree Inn was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree Inn compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Yew Tree Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Yew Tree 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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