The Grandstand food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Grandstand 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 13 June 2025, 13 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: Grandstand Road, HR4 9NH
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Grandstand 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% | ← The Grandstand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Grandstand 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 The Grandstand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avara staff shop Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Brookfield School - AIP School/college/university | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Greyhound Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Avara Foods Canteen - Olive Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Edwards Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Asda Express Hereford, Holmer Road PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2012 |
Questions about The Grandstand
What is The Grandstand's food hygiene rating?
The Grandstand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 13 June 2025.
Is The Grandstand 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 The Grandstand last inspected?
The Grandstand was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 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 The Grandstand?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grandstand compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Grandstand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Grandstand 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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