Rita's Tearooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Rita's Tearooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 10 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: Adlen House, HR6 9BD
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Rita's Tearooms 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% | ← Rita's Tearooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rita's Tearooms 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 Rita's Tearooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 February 2026 |
| Eardisland Community Shop Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2010 |
| The Cross Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Burton Court Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Rita's Tearooms
What is Rita's Tearooms's food hygiene rating?
Rita's Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Rita's Tearooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rita's Tearooms last inspected?
Rita's Tearooms was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 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 Rita's Tearooms?
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 Rita's Tearooms compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Rita's Tearooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Rita's Tearooms 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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