Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: Weir End House, HR9 6AL
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor 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% | ← Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor 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 Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bennetts Of Ross Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Orles Barn Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Bridge House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2016 |
| The White Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Castle Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| Yew Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Benhall Farm Holidays Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2010 |
Questions about Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor
What is Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor's food hygiene rating?
Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 30 August 2022.
Is Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor last inspected?
Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor was last inspected on 30 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 Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Woodpecker Lodge - Craegmoor 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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