Harlequin-Ledbury food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Herefordshire
Harlequin-Ledbury 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 1 August 2017, more than 8 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: 4 Harlequin Close, HR8 2GL
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Harlequin-Ledbury 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% | ← Harlequin-Ledbury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harlequin-Ledbury 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 Harlequin-Ledbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotteswold Dairy Distributors/Transporters | 349 yards away | Exempt | |
| LDA Meats of Ledbury Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2017 |
| Carburettor Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Deer Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Ali’s Kebabs & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Quality Fish & Chips Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Harlequin-Ledbury
What is Harlequin-Ledbury's food hygiene rating?
Harlequin-Ledbury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 1 August 2017.
Is Harlequin-Ledbury 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 Harlequin-Ledbury last inspected?
Harlequin-Ledbury was last inspected on 1 August 2017, more than 8 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 Harlequin-Ledbury?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harlequin-Ledbury compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Harlequin-Ledbury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Harlequin-Ledbury 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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