Bridges Child Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
Bridges Child Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 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: Bridges Childcare At The Old School, HR2 9DH
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Bridges Child Care 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% | ← Bridges Child Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bridges Child Care 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 Bridges Child Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forge Filling Station Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 November 2012 |
| The Kilpeck Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2025 |
| Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Locks Garage Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2018 |
| Great British Meatbox Manufacturers/packers | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2015 |
| Under the Nut Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Pontrilas Village Store, Post Office & Cafe Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ewyas Harold Primary School School/college/university | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Bridges Child Care
What is Bridges Child Care's food hygiene rating?
Bridges Child Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Bridges Child Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridges Child Care last inspected?
Bridges Child Care was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Bridges Child Care?
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 Bridges Child Care compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bridges Child Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Bridges Child Care 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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