Old Hendre Farm B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Monmouthshire
Old Hendre Farm B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 July 2023, 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: Old Hendre Farm, Old Hendre Road, The Hendre, NP25 4DJ
How it compares in Monmouthshire
That puts Old Hendre Farm B & B among the 799 places in Monmouthshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 799 | 80% | ← Old Hendre Farm B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Very 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 Old Hendre Farm B & B 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 Old Hendre Farm B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticky Fingers Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Parsons Ridge Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 August 2025 |
| Rolls Of Monmouth Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Rockfield Barns Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 June 2024 |
| Evans Of Monmouth Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Haberdashers Monmouth School St Catherine East (For Girls) School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Monnow Vale Health & Social Care Facility Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Osbaston Church in Wales School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Old Hendre Farm B & B
What is Old Hendre Farm B & B's food hygiene rating?
Old Hendre Farm B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 6 July 2023.
Is Old Hendre Farm B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Hendre Farm B & B last inspected?
Old Hendre Farm B & B was last inspected on 6 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Hendre Farm B & B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Old Hendre Farm B & B compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, and Old Hendre Farm B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Old Hendre Farm B & B 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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