Townsend food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Townsend 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 4 July 2024, more than 2 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: The Granary, East Street, HR6 9HB
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Townsend 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% | ← Townsend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Townsend 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 Townsend, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2007 |
| The Kings House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bloom and Grind Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Pembridge Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Ye Olde Steppes Shop Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 September 2025 |
| Pembridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2011 |
Questions about Townsend
What is Townsend's food hygiene rating?
Townsend has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Townsend 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 Townsend last inspected?
Townsend was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 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 Townsend?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Townsend compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Townsend is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Townsend 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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