Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Axe And Cleaver food hygiene rating
The Axe And Cleaver
Axe And Cleaver Inn
Much Birch
HR2 8HU Inspected 4 August 2025
Much Birch
HR2 8HU Inspected 4 August 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Herefordshire
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Axe And Cleaver in Herefordshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 4 August 2025. The Axe And Cleaver is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Axe And Cleaver Inn, Much Birch, HR2 8HU.
- Business name
- The Axe And Cleaver
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 4 August 2025
- FHRS ID
- 488662
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
4 August 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Axe And Cleaver.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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