Wobbly Taphouse food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Herefordshire
Wobbly Taphouse holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the food producer that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 June 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.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Herefordshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Herefordshire ratings →
Address: Unit 22b & c Beech Business Park, Tillington Road, HR4 9QJ
How this rating has changed
Wobbly Taphouse was re-inspected on 29 June 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Herefordshire
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 1,572 rated places in Herefordshire score this low, about one in 71. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,222 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Wobbly Taphouse | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 207 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Wobbly Taphouse the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wobbly Taphouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine's Catering Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Edwards Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Bake and Create Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Greyhound Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Brookfield School - AIP School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Avara Foods Staff Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Heggies Coffee Shop and Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Wobbly Taphouse
What is Wobbly Taphouse's food hygiene rating?
Wobbly Taphouse has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Herefordshire Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Wobbly Taphouse safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Wobbly Taphouse last inspected?
Wobbly Taphouse was last inspected on 29 June 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 Wobbly Taphouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wobbly Taphouse compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,572 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Wobbly Taphouse holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Wobbly Taphouse 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Herefordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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