Hereford has 497 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
89% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 75% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 8 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 28% of food businesses in Hereford.
17 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
14 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 235 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Ross-on-Wye | 122 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Leominster | 101 | 4.5/5 | 66% |
| Ledbury | 77 | 4.7/5 | 75% |
| Hay-on-Wye | 60 | 4.2/5 | 55% |
| Bromyard | 43 | 4.7/5 | 73% |
There are currently 497 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hereford, out of 640,361 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hereford, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 75% of rated businesses in Hereford hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hereford are carried out by Herefordshire. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Hereford was last updated on 9 July 2026.