Ye Olde Tavern
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Ye Olde Tavern is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 22 Victoria Road, Kington, HR5 3BX, in the Herefordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 November 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. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 22 Victoria Road, Kington
- Postcode
- HR5 3BX
- Local Authority
- Herefordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 813573
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Ye Olde Tavern?
Ye Olde Tavern 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Ye Olde Tavern last inspected?
Ye Olde Tavern was last inspected on 2025-11-05. 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 Ye Olde Tavern located?
Ye Olde Tavern is located at 22 Victoria Road, Kington , HR5 3BX, in the Herefordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the HR5 postcode area.