Handmade Scotch Egg Company
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Handmade Scotch Egg Company is a manufacturers/packers located at The Egg Shed, The Hop Pocket, Bishops Frome, WR6 5BT, in the Herefordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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. 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
- Manufacturers/packers
- Address
- The Egg Shed, The Hop Pocket, Bishops Frome
- Postcode
- WR6 5BT
- Local Authority
- Herefordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 488982
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Handmade Scotch Egg Company?
Handmade Scotch Egg Company 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 manufacturers/packers?
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 Handmade Scotch Egg Company last inspected?
Handmade Scotch Egg Company was last inspected on 2025-08-06. 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 Handmade Scotch Egg Company located?
Handmade Scotch Egg Company is located at The Egg Shed, The Hop Pocket, Bishops Frome , WR6 5BT, in the Herefordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WR6 postcode area.