Norton House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
Norton House B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 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: Whitchurch Village Road, HR9 6DJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Norton House B&B 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% | ← Norton House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Norton House B&B 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 Norton House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| Woods of Whitchurch Other catering premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Crown Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 336 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Doward Park Campsite Retailers - other | 430 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Izzy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Whitchurch Primary School - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Old Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| Shell Symonds Yat (A40 Northbounds Services) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
Questions about Norton House B&B
What is Norton House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Norton House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 2 August 2022.
Is Norton House B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Norton House B&B last inspected?
Norton House B&B was last inspected on 2 August 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 Norton House B&B?
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 Norton House B&B compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Norton House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Norton House B&B 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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