HSME food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Herefordshire
HSME 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 7 June 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: Model Engine Society, Broomy Hill, HR4 0LJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts HSME 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% | ← HSME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 HSME 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 HSME, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomy Hill Nursing Home Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Great Western Railway Staff Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| ASDA Hereford PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2016 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2016 |
| Batterlicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Beer in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Belmont Express/Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about HSME
What is HSME's food hygiene rating?
HSME has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 7 June 2011.
Is HSME 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 HSME last inspected?
HSME was last inspected on 7 June 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 HSME?
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 HSME compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and HSME is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects HSME 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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