Ye Olde Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
Ye Olde Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: 22 Victoria Road, HR5 3BX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Ye Olde Tavern 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% | ← Ye Olde Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ye Olde Tavern 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 Ye Olde Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kington Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Mccartneys Livestock Market (Christine Ann Hughes) Other catering premises | 203 yards away | Exempt | |
| Little Orchard Nursery Caring Premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| The Oxford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 November 2025 |
| The Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 367 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| 59 The Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 367 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kington Food Bank Retailers - other | 367 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Ye Olde Tavern
What is Ye Olde Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Ye Olde Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ye Olde Tavern last inspected?
Ye Olde Tavern was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Ye Olde Tavern?
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 Ye Olde Tavern compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Olde Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Ye Olde Tavern 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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