What is the average food hygiene rating in Herefordshire?

The average food hygiene rating in Herefordshire is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,565 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Herefordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

77.8% of rated premises in Herefordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Herefordshire 210 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Herefordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,218 food businesses in Herefordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.8% of the 1,565 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Herefordshire have a low hygiene rating?

29 food businesses in Herefordshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Herefordshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Herefordshire (1,751 establishments on record, 1,565 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Herefordshire

In Herefordshire, 77.8% of 1,565 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.67/5. These figures cover 1,751 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Herefordshire has 1,218 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,565 rated premises (77.8%). 29 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 77.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -1.9 pp
National rank: 210 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Herefordshire

5★ Very Good

1,218 (77.8%)

4★ Good

215 (13.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

103 (6.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

20 (1.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 78 awaiting inspection and 108 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 78 awaiting inspection and 108 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Herefordshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Herefordshire?: The average food hygiene rating in Herefordshire is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,565 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Herefordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77.8% of rated premises in Herefordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Herefordshire 210 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Herefordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,218 food businesses in Herefordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.8% of the 1,565 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Herefordshire have a low hygiene rating?: 29 food businesses in Herefordshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Herefordshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Herefordshire (1,751 establishments on record, 1,565 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Herefordshire

Charles Court Care Home - Wye Valley Care LimitedCaring Premises · The Ploughman, Hereford · HR2 6GG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Redhill Supermarket (Premier)Retailers - other · Redhill Post Office, 38 Mayberry Avenue, Hereford · HR2 7QR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Holme Lacy House HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Holme Lacy, Hereford · HR2 6LP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
HQ Coffee Cart CoOther catering premises · 8 Broad Street, Hereford · HR4 9AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Withington Primary School - Alliance in PartnershipSchool/college/university · Lock Lane, Withington · HR1 3QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
GreggsRetailers - other · 11 Broad Street, Ross On Wye · HR9 7EA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Falcons Rest, Poachers Cottage and Hunters LodgeCaring Premises · Hunters Lodge Residential Home Hunters Lodge, Wormelow · HR2 8EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Ross On Wye Community Hospital - Wye Valley NHS TrustCaring Premises · Ross On Wye Community Hospital, Alton Street, Ross-On-Wye · HR9 5AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Shell LeominsterRetailers - other · Petrol Filling Station Leominster Service Area, Ludlow Road, Leominster · HR6 0DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
B&Q LimitedRetailers - other · Mill Street, Leominster · HR6 8EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Velluto Gelato LtdRetailers - other · Old Market, New Market Street, Hereford · HR4 9HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Flying Fillet CateringMobile caterer · HR8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Herefordshire

A49 Bus CaféMobile caterer · HR6
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2026
Marmaris Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 21 Union Street, Hereford · HR1 2BT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
Halal ShopRetailers - other · 16 Eign Gate, Hereford · HR4 0AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 July 2025
Rotherwas Service StationRetailers - other · Holme Lacy Road, Hereford · HR2 6BQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 April 2025
The FoodbookRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 61a Commercial Road, Hereford · HR1 2BP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 September 2025
The MaidenheadPub/bar/nightclub · Green Lane, Orleton · SY8 4JB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026
Cafe Zam ZamRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 High Street, Ross On Wye · HR9 5BZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Amazing Asia LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 26, Garrick Lane, Old Market · HR4 9HU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,751 real Food Standards Agency records for Herefordshire, of which 1,565 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.