The Craftsman food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Warwick
The Craftsman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 9 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: 7 Smith Street, CV34 4JA
How it compares in Warwick
That puts The Craftsman among the 1,103 places in Warwick holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,103 | 89% | ← The Craftsman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Craftsman 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 Craftsman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bonito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2024 |
| Cabin News Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cafe at Market Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aramark@Warwick Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Baabzi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Candy Kabin Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about The Craftsman
What is The Craftsman's food hygiene rating?
The Craftsman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warwick Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The Craftsman 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Craftsman last inspected?
The Craftsman was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warwick Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Craftsman?
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 Craftsman compare to other places in Warwick?
89% of the 1,233 rated food businesses in Warwick hold the top rating of 5, and The Craftsman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warwick Council inspects The Craftsman 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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