Fern Court food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tewkesbury
Fern Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2025, 11 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: Down Hatherley Lane, Down Hatherley, Gloucester, GL2 9QB
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts Fern Court among the 657 places in Tewkesbury holding top marks, 87% 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 | 657 | 87% | ← Fern Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Fern Court 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 Fern Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down Hatherley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Hatherley Manor Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Brickhampton Court Golf Complex Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| ESS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| ESS - Costcutter Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Jet Age Museum Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
Questions about Fern Court
What is Fern Court's food hygiene rating?
Fern Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Fern Court 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fern Court last inspected?
Fern Court was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 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 Fern Court?
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 Fern Court compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and Fern Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Fern Court 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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Understanding this rating
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