Stroud Farm Services Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stroud
Stroud Farm Services Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, GL6 8PE
How it compares in Stroud
A 1 is rare: only 5 of 990 rated places in Stroud score this low, about one in 198. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 796 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ← Stroud Farm Services Ltd | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Stroud Farm Services Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Stroud Farm Services Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Plate School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Ragged Cot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Minchinhampton Rugby Club Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Lavender Bakehouse And Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Chalford Community Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2012 |
| Weekly Wednesday Drop-In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2015 |
Questions about Stroud Farm Services Ltd
What is Stroud Farm Services Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Stroud Farm Services Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Stroud Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Stroud Farm Services Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Stroud Farm Services Ltd last inspected?
Stroud Farm Services Ltd was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Stroud Farm Services Ltd?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stroud Farm Services Ltd compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 990 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, while Stroud Farm Services Ltd holds a 1. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Stroud Farm Services Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Stroud, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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