The Margin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stratford-on-Avon
The Margin 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 27 March 2025, 15 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: The Water Margin, Marton Road, Long Itchington, CV47 9PZ
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Margin 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 Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Margin 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 Margin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenways Care Home Caring Premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Buck And Bell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2026 |
| The Duck On The Pond Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Bizzy Tots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Heart Of England Co-Op Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| The Harvester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 October 2025 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2025 |
| Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Margin
What is The Margin's food hygiene rating?
The Margin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 27 March 2025.
Is The Margin 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 Margin last inspected?
The Margin was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 The Margin?
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 Margin 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 Margin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Margin 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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