Orchard Leigh food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheltenham
Orchard Leigh holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Hayden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0SN
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Orchard Leigh among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Orchard Leigh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Orchard Leigh 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 Orchard Leigh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering At All Saints Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Cafe And Pantry At Springbank Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Boulders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Springbank Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Orchard Leigh
What is Orchard Leigh's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Leigh has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Orchard Leigh 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orchard Leigh last inspected?
Orchard Leigh was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orchard Leigh?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orchard Leigh compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Orchard Leigh is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Orchard Leigh 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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