The Health Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cotswold
The Health Box 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 8 March 2021, more than 5 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: Thames View, High Street, Lechlade, GL7 3AD
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Health Box 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 Health Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Health Box 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 Health Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monicas Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| You Me And Umami Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Crampi Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Swan 1513 Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| New Inn Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Lynwood And Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Malthouse Kitchen Limited (Sourdough Revolution) Manufacturers/packers | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| Khushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about The Health Box
What is The Health Box's food hygiene rating?
The Health Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 8 March 2021.
Is The Health Box 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 The Health Box last inspected?
The Health Box was last inspected on 8 March 2021, more than 5 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 The Health Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Health Box compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Health Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Health Box 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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