Mencap food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tewkesbury
Mencap holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 June 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: 1 Curlew Close, Northway, Tewkesbury, GL20 8TJ
How it compares in Tewkesbury
In Tewkesbury, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Mencap sits behind roughly 657 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← Mencap | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mencap 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 Mencap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Corner Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Carrant Brook Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Constellation Cold Logistics UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Mencap Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2023 |
| Magnolia House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Northway Infant Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Northway Pre-School, Playgroup And Kidz Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Gather And Gather Limited (Group 4 (G4S Technology)) Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Mencap
What is Mencap's food hygiene rating?
Mencap has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Mencap safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mencap last inspected?
Mencap was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Mencap?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mencap compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, while Mencap holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Mencap 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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