The Walking Hub food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
The Walking Hub 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 22 June 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: 26 High Street, HR5 3AX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts The Walking Hub 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% | ← The Walking Hub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Walking Hub 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 Walking Hub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Number 25 Delicatessen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Grapevine Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2011 |
| Paul Lewis Butchers Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Regency Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 November 2025 |
| Handmade By Solange Other catering premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Walking Hub
What is The Walking Hub's food hygiene rating?
The Walking Hub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 22 June 2017.
Is The Walking Hub 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 The Walking Hub last inspected?
The Walking Hub was last inspected on 22 June 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 The Walking Hub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Walking Hub compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Walking Hub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects The Walking Hub 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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Understanding this rating
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