What is the average food hygiene rating in Cheltenham?

The average food hygiene rating in Cheltenham is 4.85 out of 5, across 1,023 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Cheltenham compare with the national average for food hygiene?

88.9% of rated premises in Cheltenham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cheltenham 48 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Cheltenham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

909 food businesses in Cheltenham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.9% of the 1,023 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Cheltenham have a low hygiene rating?

7 food businesses in Cheltenham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Cheltenham food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cheltenham (1,084 establishments on record, 1,023 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Cheltenham

In Cheltenham, 88.9% of 1,023 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.85/5. These figures cover 1,084 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Cheltenham has 909 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,023 rated premises (88.9%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 88.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +9.2 pp
National rank: 48 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Cheltenham

5★ Very Good

909 (88.9%)

4★ Good

90 (8.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

17 (1.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 29 awaiting inspection and 32 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 29 awaiting inspection and 32 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Cheltenham: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Cheltenham?: The average food hygiene rating in Cheltenham is 4.85 out of 5, across 1,023 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Cheltenham compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 88.9% of rated premises in Cheltenham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cheltenham 48 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Cheltenham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 909 food businesses in Cheltenham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.9% of the 1,023 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Cheltenham have a low hygiene rating?: 7 food businesses in Cheltenham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Cheltenham food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cheltenham (1,084 establishments on record, 1,023 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Cheltenham

GL50425 places · 88.6% 5★

Top-rated places in Cheltenham

Street Eats / The CheeseworksMobile caterer · GL51
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
BibilyOther catering premises · 71 Roman Hackle Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL50 4RF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Caterlink Limited At Leckhampton C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Leckhampton C Of E Primary School, Hall Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL53 0HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Partou Westfields Day NurseryCaring Premises · Westfields Day Nursery, 121 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL53 0DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Home And BotanicPub/bar/nightclub · 13 St Georges Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL50 3DT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
LOVELY FOODSRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 275 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL50 3HL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Pret A MangerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 163 - 165 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL50 1DF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Riso NeroOther catering premises · GL51
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Angel Day NurseryCaring Premises · 16 Keynsham Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL53 7PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Caterlink Limited At Prestbury St. Marys C Of E Junior SchooSchool/college/university · St Marys School, Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL52 5JF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Dolce @ Dunalley Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Dunalley Primary School, West Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL50 4LB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Shell Little Waitrose CheltenhamRetailers - other · Shell Cheltenham, 352 - 356 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL51 7AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Cheltenham

Tabouli TerraceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL50 1SW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 December 2025
FirenzeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 399 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL50 3HU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
Baker And GrazeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 48 Suffolk Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL50 2AQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2025
MorrisonsRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Caernarvon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL51 3BW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 January 2026
Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)Retailers - other · 1 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL52 5LZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2025
St James StoreRetailers - other · 22 St James Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL52 2SH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 April 2024
Pittville Park BoathouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Boathouse, Pittville Park, Evesham Road, Cheltenham · GL52 2AP
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 December 2024

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,084 real Food Standards Agency records for Cheltenham, of which 1,023 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.