Dorstone Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Herefordshire
Dorstone Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2016, more than 10 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: Dorstone, HR3 6AN
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Dorstone Village Hall 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% | ← Dorstone Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dorstone Village Hall 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 Dorstone Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Pandy Inn Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
| Highfield The Bage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2008 |
| Nags Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Red Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Westbrook Court Country House Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2014 |
| The Castlefields Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Drover's Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Dorstone Village Hall
What is Dorstone Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Dorstone Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 9 June 2016.
Is Dorstone Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dorstone Village Hall last inspected?
Dorstone Village Hall was last inspected on 9 June 2016, more than 10 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 Dorstone Village Hall?
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 Dorstone Village Hall compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dorstone Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Dorstone Village Hall 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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