Chapel Gallery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Chapel Gallery 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 23 January 2007, more than 19 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: The Old Chapel, East Street, HR6 9HB
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Chapel Gallery 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% | ← Chapel Gallery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chapel Gallery 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 Chapel Gallery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bloom and Grind Other catering premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Pembridge Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Townsend Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Ye Olde Steppes Shop Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 September 2025 |
| Pembridge Primary School School/college/university | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2011 |
Questions about Chapel Gallery
What is Chapel Gallery's food hygiene rating?
Chapel Gallery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 23 January 2007.
Is Chapel Gallery 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 Chapel Gallery last inspected?
Chapel Gallery was last inspected on 23 January 2007, more than 19 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 Chapel Gallery?
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 Chapel Gallery compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chapel Gallery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Chapel Gallery 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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