Royal Agricultural University food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cotswold
Royal Agricultural University holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: Stroud Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6JS
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Royal Agricultural University among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← Royal Agricultural University | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Agricultural University, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester College - Refectory School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cirencester Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2021 |
| Cirencester Site Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Cattivo Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Corinium Ales Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Cirencester Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cirencester Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Royal Agricultural University
What is Royal Agricultural University's food hygiene rating?
Royal Agricultural University has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Royal Agricultural University 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Agricultural University last inspected?
Royal Agricultural University was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
How does Royal Agricultural University compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Agricultural University is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Royal Agricultural University 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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