The Hive food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheltenham
The Hive 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 5 February 2020, more than 6 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: 24 Rodney Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1JJ
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts The Hive among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← The Hive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Hive 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 Hive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambray Baptist Church Other catering premises | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bao+bbq Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Alfonso Gelateria Cheltenham Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bentleys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about The Hive
What is The Hive's food hygiene rating?
The Hive has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 5 February 2020.
Is The Hive 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 The Hive last inspected?
The Hive was last inspected on 5 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hive?
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 Hive compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and The Hive is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects The Hive 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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