Number Four At Stow food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cotswold
Number Four At Stow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Fosseway, Stow-On-The-Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1JX
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Number Four At Stow among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 940 | 93% | ← Number Four At Stow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Number Four At Stow none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Number Four At Stow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Cold Aston C Of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Cirencester Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Hilton Puckrup Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Muzzy's Kebabs - Dorn Lay-By Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Bisley Farm Shop Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Circus Sauce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Number Four At Stow
What is Number Four At Stow's food hygiene rating?
Number Four At Stow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Number Four At Stow safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Number Four At Stow last inspected?
Number Four At Stow was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Number Four At Stow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Number Four At Stow compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Number Four At Stow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Number Four At Stow and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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