The Highwayman Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
The Highwayman Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Highwayman Inn, Beechpike, Elkstone, GL53 9PH
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Highwayman Inn 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% | ← The Highwayman Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Highwayman Inn 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 Highwayman Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knead Bakery & Lardon Restaurant Elkstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Potting Parlour Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| R F Arena Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| The Green Dragon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| Miserden Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Little Ginger At Miserden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cowley Manor Experimental Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Highwayman Inn
What is The Highwayman Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Highwayman Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 5 June 2024.
Is The Highwayman Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Highwayman Inn last inspected?
The Highwayman Inn was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Highwayman Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Highwayman Inn compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Highwayman Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Highwayman Inn 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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