The New Harp Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The New Harp 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 22 April 2026, 2 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: Hoarwithy, HR2 6QH
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The New Harp 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% | ← The New Harp 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 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 The New Harp 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 The New Harp Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill Guest House Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2012 |
| Plantation Villa UK PVT LTD Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Kings Caple Primary School (Lunchtime provision) School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Vipassana Trust UK Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cottage Of Content Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2026 |
| Poulstone Retreat Centre Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| Little Dewchurch Primary School -Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
Questions about The New Harp Inn
What is The New Harp Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Harp Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 22 April 2026.
Is The New Harp 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 The New Harp Inn last inspected?
The New Harp Inn was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 The New Harp Inn?
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 The New Harp Inn compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The New Harp Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The New Harp 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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