Flying Dutchman food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Flying Dutchman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: 9 Corn Street, HR6 8LX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Flying Dutchman 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% | ← Flying Dutchman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flying Dutchman 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 Flying Dutchman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers Lane Deli Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| The Press Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2026 |
| Duke's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| The Merchants House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| The Square Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Rankin Club (Conservative Club) Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| From Vine & Juniper Ltd Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
Questions about Flying Dutchman
What is Flying Dutchman's food hygiene rating?
Flying Dutchman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Flying Dutchman 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flying Dutchman last inspected?
Flying Dutchman was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Flying Dutchman?
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 Flying Dutchman compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Flying Dutchman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Flying Dutchman 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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