Hopes Ash Farms food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Herefordshire
Hopes Ash Farms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 April 2017, more than 9 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: Hopes Ash Farm, HR9 5TJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Hopes Ash Farms 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% | ← Hopes Ash Farms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hopes Ash Farms 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 Hopes Ash Farms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Parkfields Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Euroclydon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Crooked End Farm Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| The Woodlands Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Ruardean Stores (Londis) Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Lower Wythall B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2016 |
| Caterlink Limited At Ruardean C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
| Gateway Lodge Nursery Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2020 |
Questions about Hopes Ash Farms
What is Hopes Ash Farms's food hygiene rating?
Hopes Ash Farms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 6 April 2017.
Is Hopes Ash Farms 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hopes Ash Farms last inspected?
Hopes Ash Farms was last inspected on 6 April 2017, more than 9 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 Hopes Ash Farms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hopes Ash Farms compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hopes Ash Farms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Hopes Ash Farms 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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