Vermont Stay in Hay food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
Vermont Stay in Hay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2011, more than 15 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: Cusop, HR3 5QX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Vermont Stay in Hay 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% | ← Vermont Stay in Hay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Vermont Stay in Hay 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 Vermont Stay in Hay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Kates Bakery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2019 |
| AMR Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Country Supplies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| The Mixing Bowl (Angies) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2026 |
| Kilverts Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 July 2025 |
| Pughs at Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Hay Distillery Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Vermont Stay in Hay
What is Vermont Stay in Hay's food hygiene rating?
Vermont Stay in Hay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 9 March 2011.
Is Vermont Stay in Hay 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vermont Stay in Hay last inspected?
Vermont Stay in Hay was last inspected on 9 March 2011, more than 15 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 Vermont Stay in Hay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Vermont Stay in Hay compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Vermont Stay in Hay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Vermont Stay in Hay 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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