The Botanist food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheltenham
The Botanist 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
This is a fresh result: The Botanist was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 6, The Brewery Quarter, Henrietta Street, GL50 4FA
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts The Botanist 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% | ← The Botanist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Botanist 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 The Botanist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bar And Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Slots Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Albion House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bank House Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about The Botanist
What is The Botanist's food hygiene rating?
The Botanist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 12 June 2026.
Is The Botanist 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 The Botanist last inspected?
The Botanist was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 The Botanist?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Botanist compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and The Botanist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects The Botanist 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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