The Boat House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stratford-on-Avon
The Boat House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2025, 14 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: Restaurant, Swans Nest Boathouse, Swans Nest Lane, CV37 7LS
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Boat House among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← The Boat House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Boat House 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 Boat House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonlea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bistrot Pierre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| HF Trust Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Alveston Manor Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Golden Putter Stratford Upon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Avon Ices 'Daisy Eve' Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Avon Ices 'The Elizabeth' Mobile caterer | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Barnabys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about The Boat House
What is The Boat House's food hygiene rating?
The Boat House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 29 April 2025.
Is The Boat House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boat House last inspected?
The Boat House was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Boat House?
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 Boat House compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The Boat House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Boat House 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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