Bath Road Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheltenham
Bath Road Newsagents holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 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: 78 Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7JT
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Bath Road Newsagents 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% | ← Bath Road Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 61 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 Bath Road Newsagents 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 Bath Road Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cambray Baptist Church Other catering premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bosco Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Bentleys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Auntie Annes Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Bath Road Newsagents
What is Bath Road Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Bath Road Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 27 February 2024.
Is Bath Road Newsagents 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bath Road Newsagents last inspected?
Bath Road Newsagents was last inspected on 27 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bath Road Newsagents?
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 Bath Road Newsagents compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Bath Road Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Bath Road Newsagents 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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