Madley Plants food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Herefordshire
Madley Plants holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 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: Danmek Cottage, HR2 9NT
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Madley Plants sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Madley Plants | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Madley Plants 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 Madley Plants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikers’ Breakfast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 January 2025 |
| Madley Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Madley Primary School - Golden Cross Inn School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2025 |
| Madley’s Mighty Mix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| The Comet Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Madley Plants
What is Madley Plants's food hygiene rating?
Madley Plants has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 6 June 2016.
Is Madley Plants safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Madley Plants last inspected?
Madley Plants was last inspected on 6 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 Madley Plants?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Madley Plants compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Madley Plants holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Madley Plants 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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