The Kerry food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Kerry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 January 2008, more than 18 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: Commercial Street, HR1 2BS
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kerry sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← The Kerry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Kerry 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 Kerry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Doyle’s Sports Bar Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Close House Projects Ltd Other catering premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2012 |
| Ace K9 Doggy Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Deniz’s Kitchen Bistro & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Gordon Bennetts Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| CoCo99 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about The Kerry
What is The Kerry's food hygiene rating?
The Kerry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 30 January 2008.
Is The Kerry safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kerry last inspected?
The Kerry was last inspected on 30 January 2008, more than 18 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 The Kerry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kerry compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Kerry holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Kerry 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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