Pinnock Distillery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Stratford-on-Avon
Pinnock Distillery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2025, 7 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: Castle Inn, Edgehill, Banbury, OX15 6DJ
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Pinnock Distillery 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% | ← Pinnock Distillery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Pinnock Distillery 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 Pinnock Distillery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Uplands House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Pinnock Distillery
What is Pinnock Distillery's food hygiene rating?
Pinnock Distillery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Pinnock Distillery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pinnock Distillery last inspected?
Pinnock Distillery was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Pinnock Distillery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pinnock Distillery 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 Pinnock Distillery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Pinnock Distillery 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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