The Queens Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
The Queens Head 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 14 April 2026, 3 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: Queens Head Inn, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1AB
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Queens Head 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 Queens Head 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 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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Cotswold Sweet Company Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Stow Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Lucy's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| The Cotswold Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2024 |
| The Old Stocks Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Stag At Stow Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Queens Head Inn
What is The Queens Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 14 April 2026.
Is The Queens Head 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 Queens Head Inn last inspected?
The Queens Head Inn was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 months 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 Queens Head Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Queens Head 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 Queens Head Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Queens Head 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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Understanding this rating
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