Woodchester Early Birds food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stroud
Woodchester Early Birds 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 14 May 2019, more than 7 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: Woodchester Endowed Church Of England Primary School, Church Road, North Woodchester, GL5 5PD
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Woodchester Early Birds among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← Woodchester Early Birds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 Woodchester Early Birds 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 Woodchester Early Birds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrells Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Gather & Gather Limited Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
Questions about Woodchester Early Birds
What is Woodchester Early Birds's food hygiene rating?
Woodchester Early Birds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 14 May 2019.
Is Woodchester Early Birds 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 Woodchester Early Birds last inspected?
Woodchester Early Birds was last inspected on 14 May 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Woodchester Early Birds?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodchester Early Birds compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Woodchester Early Birds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Woodchester Early Birds 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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