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Food Hygiene Ratings in Cotswold
In Cotswold, 93.1% of 1,018 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.91/5. These figures cover 1,107 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Cotswold has 948 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,018 rated premises (93.1%). 2 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 93.1%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +13.4 pp
- National rank
- 14 / 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 Cotswold
Plus 54 awaiting inspection and 35 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 54 awaiting inspection and 35 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Cotswold: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Cotswold?
- The average food hygiene rating in Cotswold is 4.91 out of 5, across 1,018 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Cotswold compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 93.1% of rated premises in Cotswold hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cotswold 14 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 Cotswold have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 948 food businesses in Cotswold hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 93.1% of the 1,018 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Cotswold have a low hygiene rating?
- 2 food businesses in Cotswold 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 Cotswold food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cotswold (1,107 establishments on record, 1,018 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 Cotswold
Top-rated places in Cotswold
- National Star College - Star BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · National Star College, Ullenwood Manor Road, Ullenwood, Cheltenham · GL53 9QU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- National Star College - Catering Main KitchenSchool/college/university · National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL53 9QU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- ESS Compass Group - RAF Little RissingtonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · RAF Little Rissington, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL54 2NF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Raj Mahal RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lion House, High Street, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire · GL56 0LH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Wolds Bar BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 23 High Street, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire · GL56 0AF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Roots + Seeds Cafe & KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Roots + Seeds Kitchen Garden, The Old Kennels, Tetbury Road, Cirencester · GL7 1UR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Thames HeadPub/bar/nightclub · Thames Head Inn, Tetbury Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire · GL7 6NZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- WildboyzMobile caterer · GL545/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Hawkesbury PlaceCaring Premises · Hawkesbury Place, Fosseway, Stow-On-The-Wold, Gloucestershire · GL54 1FF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Dosa ParkRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 29 Sheep Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire · GL7 1QW5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Roots + Seeds Cafe & Kitchen Far PeakRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 The Hayloft, Far Peak, Northleach, Cheltenham · GL54 3AP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Cotswold Coffee BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25A Church Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire · GL8 8JG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Cotswold
- Diversitea (Take The Cake)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Corn Hall, 26 Market Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 May 2026
- Bamboo Villa Chinese RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Victoria Street, Bourton-On-The-Water, CHELTENHAM, Gloucestershire · GL54 2BU2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 January 2025
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 1,107 real Food Standards Agency records for Cotswold, of which 1,018 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.