Poulstone Retreat Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Herefordshire
Poulstone Retreat Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 December 2022, more than 3 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: Poulstone Court, Sellack Boat, HR1 4UA
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Poulstone Retreat Centre 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% | ← Poulstone Retreat Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Poulstone Retreat Centre 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 Poulstone Retreat Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Caple Primary School (Lunchtime provision) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Plantation Villa UK PVT LTD Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| The New Harp Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Old Mill Guest House Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2012 |
| Loughpool Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Cottage Of Content Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2026 |
| Tithe Barn & Stable Cottage Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bridstow Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2015 |
Questions about Poulstone Retreat Centre
What is Poulstone Retreat Centre's food hygiene rating?
Poulstone Retreat Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 19 December 2022.
Is Poulstone Retreat Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poulstone Retreat Centre last inspected?
Poulstone Retreat Centre was last inspected on 19 December 2022, more than 3 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 Poulstone Retreat Centre?
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 Poulstone Retreat Centre compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Poulstone Retreat Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Poulstone Retreat Centre 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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