Thirst Edition food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stratford-on-Avon
Thirst Edition holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2025, 15 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: 46 Church Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4AS
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Thirst Edition among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← Thirst Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Thirst Edition 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 Thirst Edition, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Blue Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Shipston Therapy Centre Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Littlevins Kitchen Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Shipston On Stour Primary School School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Richardson-Hill's Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Taste Of The Country Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Thirst Edition
What is Thirst Edition's food hygiene rating?
Thirst Edition has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 28 March 2025.
Is Thirst Edition 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thirst Edition last inspected?
Thirst Edition was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thirst Edition?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Thirst Edition compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and Thirst Edition is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Thirst Edition 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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Thirst Edition is one of 66 rated food businesses in Shipston-on-Stour. See every hygiene rating in Shipston-on-Stour →
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