Linton Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Herefordshire
Linton 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 6 July 2019, more than 7 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: Linton Village Hall, HR9 7RX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Linton 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% | ← Linton 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Linton 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 Linton Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Gorsley Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Gorsley Goffs Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Gorsley Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2018 |
| Orchard Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Darnells Farm Glamping Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| The Green Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Linton Village Hall
What is Linton Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Linton Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 6 July 2019.
Is Linton 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 Linton Village Hall last inspected?
Linton Village Hall was last inspected on 6 July 2019, more than 7 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 Linton Village Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Linton 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 Linton Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Linton 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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Understanding this rating
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