Whitegates Rest Home Ltd

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-04

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Whitegates Rest Home Ltd is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Whitegates Care Home, 25 Hereford Road, Bromyard, HR7 4ES, in the Herefordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Herefordshire oversees 1,749 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Herefordshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Whitegates Care Home, 25 Hereford Road, Bromyard
Postcode
HR7 4ES
Local Authority
Herefordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
488664

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Whitegates Rest Home Ltd?

Whitegates Rest Home Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Herefordshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Whitegates Rest Home Ltd last inspected?

Whitegates Rest Home Ltd was last inspected on 2025-09-04. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Whitegates Rest Home Ltd located?

Whitegates Rest Home Ltd is located at Whitegates Care Home, 25 Hereford Road, Bromyard , HR7 4ES, in the Herefordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the HR7 postcode area.