The Old Kiln House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stratford-on-Avon
The Old Kiln House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2024, more than 2 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: 8 West Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4HD
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Old Kiln 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 Old Kiln 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Old Kiln 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 Old Kiln House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| The Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 December 2025 |
| The George Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Mrs Brown's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 July 2025 |
| Littlevins Kitchen Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Richardson-Hill's Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about The Old Kiln House
What is The Old Kiln House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Kiln House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 14 March 2024.
Is The Old Kiln 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Kiln House last inspected?
The Old Kiln House was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Old Kiln House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Old Kiln 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 Old Kiln House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Old Kiln 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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The Old Kiln House is one of 66 rated food businesses in Shipston-on-Stour. See every hygiene rating in Shipston-on-Stour →
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