The Hatherley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheltenham
The Hatherley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 September 2025, 10 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: 293 Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HT
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts The Hatherley among the 909 places in Cheltenham 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 | 909 | 89% | ← The Hatherley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Very 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 Hatherley 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 Hatherley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Services At Lakeside Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Caterlink Limited At Benhall Infants School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| C3 Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Antiqualia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Benhall Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Greatfield Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about The Hatherley
What is The Hatherley's food hygiene rating?
The Hatherley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 8 September 2025.
Is The Hatherley 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hatherley last inspected?
The Hatherley was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hatherley?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hatherley compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and The Hatherley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects The Hatherley 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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