HLC Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
HLC Nursery 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 1 September 2022, more than 3 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: Herefordshire & Ludlow College, Folly Lane, HR1 1LS
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts HLC Nursery 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% | ← HLC Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 HLC Nursery 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 HLC Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food to Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Aylestone School B&E College - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Broadlands Primary School - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| City Gates Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Bus Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about HLC Nursery
What is HLC Nursery's food hygiene rating?
HLC Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 1 September 2022.
Is HLC Nursery 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 HLC Nursery last inspected?
HLC Nursery was last inspected on 1 September 2022, more than 3 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 HLC Nursery?
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 HLC Nursery compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and HLC Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects HLC Nursery 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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