Broad Oak Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Broad Oak Garage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 2013, more than 13 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: Broad Oak Garage, Broad Oak, HR2 8QU
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Broad Oak Garage 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% | ← Broad Oak Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Broad Oak Garage 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 Broad Oak Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsmor Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Garway Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| Garway Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Catering with Caire Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| St Weonards Primary School - CaterCater Ltd School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| St Weonards Village Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2025 |
| Apple County Cider Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Rock Point Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
Questions about Broad Oak Garage
What is Broad Oak Garage's food hygiene rating?
Broad Oak Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 2 May 2013.
Is Broad Oak Garage 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Broad Oak Garage last inspected?
Broad Oak Garage was last inspected on 2 May 2013, more than 13 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 Broad Oak Garage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Broad Oak Garage compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Broad Oak Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Broad Oak Garage 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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