The Berkeley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tewkesbury
The Berkeley Arms holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Church Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5PA
How it compares in Tewkesbury
A 1 is rare: only 5 of 759 rated places in Tewkesbury score this low, about one in 152. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ← The Berkeley Arms | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Berkeley Arms the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Berkeley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalchini Indian Restaurant Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Methodist Church And Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Miss Muffet's Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Rosado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Phanthong Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| J D Wetherspoon Plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about The Berkeley Arms
What is The Berkeley Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Berkeley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Tewkesbury Council on 13 October 2024.
Is The Berkeley Arms safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Berkeley Arms last inspected?
The Berkeley Arms was last inspected on 13 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Berkeley Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Berkeley Arms compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, while The Berkeley Arms holds a 1. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects The Berkeley Arms 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tewkesbury, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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