The Wheatsheaf Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
The Wheatsheaf Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: West End, Northleach, Cheltenham, GL54 3EZ
How it compares in Cotswold
In Cotswold, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wheatsheaf Hotel sits behind roughly 940 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 940 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ← The Wheatsheaf Hotel | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wheatsheaf Hotel 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 Wheatsheaf Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curious Wine Cellar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Lynwood & Co Northleach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Sherborne Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Fruitcakes Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| W J Castle - Butchers Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Northleach Playgroup School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Caterlink At Northleach C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Old Prison Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf Hotel
What is The Wheatsheaf Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cotswold Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Wheatsheaf Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wheatsheaf Hotel last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf Hotel was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wheatsheaf Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Wheatsheaf Hotel compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, while The Wheatsheaf Hotel holds a 4. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Wheatsheaf Hotel 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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