Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cotswold
Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 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: Lechlade/Hillier Garden Centre, Fairford Road, Lechlade, GL7 3DP
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre 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% | ← Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre 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 Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riverside Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Monicas Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| The Health Box Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2021 |
| Cutler And Cashin Butchers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2025 |
| Yang's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Budgens Stores (Londis) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| New Wave Brasserie, Bar And Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Khushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre
What is Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 4 June 2024.
Is Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre last inspected?
Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre was last inspected on 4 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 Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Mulberry & Thyme At Lechlade Garden Centre 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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