What is the average food hygiene rating in Tewkesbury?

The average food hygiene rating in Tewkesbury is 4.79 out of 5, across 744 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

86.2% of rated premises in Tewkesbury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tewkesbury 86 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 Tewkesbury have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

641 food businesses in Tewkesbury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.2% of the 744 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 April 2026.

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

13 food businesses in Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tewkesbury (781 establishments on record, 744 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 Tewkesbury

In Tewkesbury, 86.2% of 744 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.79/5. These figures cover 781 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Tewkesbury has 641 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 744 rated premises (86.2%). 13 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 April 2026.

5★ share: 86.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +6.5 pp
National rank: 86 / 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 Tewkesbury

5★ Very Good

641 (86.2%)

4★ Good

66 (8.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

24 (3.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 20 awaiting inspection and 17 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 20 awaiting inspection and 17 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Tewkesbury: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Tewkesbury?: The average food hygiene rating in Tewkesbury is 4.79 out of 5, across 744 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Tewkesbury compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86.2% of rated premises in Tewkesbury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tewkesbury 86 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 Tewkesbury have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 641 food businesses in Tewkesbury hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.2% of the 744 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 April 2026.
How many food businesses in Tewkesbury have a low hygiene rating?: 13 food businesses in Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tewkesbury (781 establishments on record, 744 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.

Top-rated places in Tewkesbury

Helping Hands Catering ServicesOther catering premises · GL51
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
Tewkesbury FryerTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire · GL20 7SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026
Toby CarveryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cross Hands Inn, Shurdington Road, Brockworth, Gloucester · GL3 4PH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026
The Kings HeadPub/bar/nightclub · 19 Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL52 8LU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026
Pirton Corner Service StationRetailers - other · Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire · GL3 1AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 April 2026
Spice JamManufacturers/packers · GL52
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 April 2026
Food Is ArtRetailers - other · Pamington Court Farm, Pamington, Tewkesbury, Glos · GL20 8LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
Denley Hall - Bishops Cleeve Seniors ClubCaring Premises · Denley Hall, Churchfields, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham · GL52 8LL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
Cici NoodleMobile caterer · GL2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026
The Old BakeryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · High Street, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · GL54 5LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026
Winchcombe ParishRetailers - other · St Peters Centre, Gloucester Street, Winchcombe, Cheltenham · GL54 5LU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 March 2026
Henry's TableManufacturers/packers · GL20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 March 2026

Places needing improvement in Tewkesbury

Country PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 4, Abbotswood Shopping Centre, Abbotswood Road, Brockworth · GL3 4NY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
The Red LionPub/bar/nightclub · Red Lion Inn, Wainlode Hill, Norton, Gloucester · GL2 9LW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 October 2025
Chosen Hill Former Pupils Rugby ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Chosen Hill Rugby Football Club, Brookfield Road, Churchdown, Gloucester · GL3 2PJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 November 2025
The Berkeley ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire · GL20 5PA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 October 2024
The White HorseOther catering premises · Sandhurst Lane, Sandhurst, Gloucester, Gloucestershire · GL2 9NG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 November 2025
SubwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 2 Crosshands Roundabout, Shurdington Road, Brockworth, Gloucester · GL3 4PX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 October 2024
Micks Breakfast Bar Whittle GardensMobile caterer · GL3
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 January 2026
Uncle ChenTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Crown Inn, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire · GL20 6EF
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 April 2026

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 781 real Food Standards Agency records for Tewkesbury, of which 744 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.