South Street Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
South Street Stores 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Unit 3 Hereford Road Service Station, South Street, HR6 8JH
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts South Street Stores 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% | ← South Street Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South Street Stores 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 South Street Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster Community Hospital - Wye Valley NHS Trust Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Earl Mortimer College & Sixth Form - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cash Stores Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2009 |
| Oaks Childrens Group Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Halo Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2007 |
| Leominster Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2025 |
| Castlefield Stores Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2023 |
| Leominster Sports & Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
Questions about South Street Stores
What is South Street Stores's food hygiene rating?
South Street Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 7 November 2025.
Is South Street Stores 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 South Street Stores last inspected?
South Street Stores was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 South Street Stores?
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 South Street Stores compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and South Street Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects South Street Stores 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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