The Foodbook
Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 9 September 2025.
Quick facts
- The Foodbook scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 9 September 2025.
- Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Herefordshire.
- Inspected by Herefordshire Environmental Health.
Local authority: Herefordshire · council website ↗
Major improvement necessary.
Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.
Classified as a sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Foodbook.
What is The Foodbook's FSA hygiene rating?
The Foodbook scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 9 September 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Foodbook last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Foodbook was on 9 September 2025, 8 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Foodbook required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
Is it safe to eat at The Foodbook?
The Foodbook's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.
How does The Foodbook compare to other venues in Herefordshire?
The Foodbook's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Herefordshire on the dedicated Herefordshire aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.
Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 9 September 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.