The Billowing Loaf food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Stroud
The Billowing Loaf holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 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: Unit 9, Springfield Business Centre, Brunel Way, GL10 3SX
How it compares in Stroud
That puts The Billowing Loaf among the 796 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 | 796 | 80% | ← The Billowing Loaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Billowing Loaf 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 Billowing Loaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Franks Other catering premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Little Angels Private Day Nursery School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| A B B Automation Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Le Tartistry Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Caterlink Limited At The Shrubberies School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| All Pulling Together CIC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
| Caterlink @ Great Oldbury Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about The Billowing Loaf
What is The Billowing Loaf's food hygiene rating?
The Billowing Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The Billowing Loaf 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Billowing Loaf last inspected?
The Billowing Loaf was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months 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 The Billowing Loaf?
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 Billowing Loaf compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 990 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and The Billowing Loaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Billowing Loaf 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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