Unicorn Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Unicorn Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: Unicorn Inn, High Street, HR4 8SL
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Unicorn Inn 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% | ← Unicorn Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Unicorn Inn 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 Unicorn Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2011 |
| Ye Olde Salutation Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| F & M Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Jules Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| Mark Hurds Butcher Ltd Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| The Green Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| The Wobbly Badger Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Gables Guest House & Tearoom Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2015 |
Questions about Unicorn Inn
What is Unicorn Inn's food hygiene rating?
Unicorn Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Unicorn Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Unicorn Inn last inspected?
Unicorn Inn was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Unicorn Inn?
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 Unicorn Inn compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Unicorn Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Unicorn Inn 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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