The New Cantilupe Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
The New Cantilupe Cafe 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: 9 Cantilupe Road, HR9 7AN
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The New Cantilupe Cafe 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% | ← The New Cantilupe Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The New Cantilupe Cafe 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 The New Cantilupe Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2006 |
| No3 Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Inkpot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Burger Monster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2008 |
| Ross-on-Wye Community Garden Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about The New Cantilupe Cafe
What is The New Cantilupe Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The New Cantilupe Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 15 December 2025.
Is The New Cantilupe Cafe 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 The New Cantilupe Cafe last inspected?
The New Cantilupe Cafe was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 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 The New Cantilupe Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The New Cantilupe Cafe compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The New Cantilupe Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The New Cantilupe Cafe 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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