Hollow Meadow House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stratford-on-Avon
Hollow Meadow 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: Lower End, Priors Hardwick, Southam, CV47 7SP
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Hollow Meadow 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% | ← Hollow Meadow House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <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 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 Hollow Meadow 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 Hollow Meadow House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honesberie Shooting School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2025 |
| Honesberie Farms Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Moors Care Home, William Blake House Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Priors Sport And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| The Holly Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| The Water Margin @ The Hollybush Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Priors School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Fresh Start Catering Ltd School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Hollow Meadow House
What is Hollow Meadow House's food hygiene rating?
Hollow Meadow House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Hollow Meadow 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 Hollow Meadow House last inspected?
Hollow Meadow House was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 Hollow Meadow House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hollow Meadow 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 Hollow Meadow House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Hollow Meadow 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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