The Farmers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Herefordshire
The Farmers Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 May 2025, 14 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: Farmers Arms, Ochre Hill, HR8 1LS
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Farmers Arms 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% | ← The Farmers Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Farmers Arms 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 Farmers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Ledbury Cider & Juice Co Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Glazydayz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Malbury Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2026 |
| Homend Garage Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| D.T. Waller Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Leadon Bank Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Farmers Arms
What is The Farmers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Farmers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 15 May 2025.
Is The Farmers Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Farmers Arms last inspected?
The Farmers Arms was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 14 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 Farmers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Farmers Arms compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Farmers Arms holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Farmers Arms 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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