The Fleece Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stroud
The Fleece Inn 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 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fleece Inn, Chapel Lane, Hillesley, GL12 7RD
How it compares in Stroud
That puts The Fleece Inn among the 796 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 796 | 80% | ← The Fleece Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Fleece Inn 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 Fleece Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Sloppy Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Hawkesbury Stores Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| Beaufort Care At Beaufort House Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Hawkesbury Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| The Beaufort Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| The Fox Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Kingswood Village Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| The Village Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fleece Inn
What is The Fleece Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fleece Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The Fleece Inn 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 Fleece Inn last inspected?
The Fleece Inn was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fleece Inn?
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 Fleece Inn compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 990 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and The Fleece Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Fleece Inn 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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