Cotswold Prime Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stroud
Cotswold Prime Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cotswold Prime Meats was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Stroud score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stroud ratings →
Address: 3 Barnard Parade, Bath Road, Stonehouse, GL10 2JA
How this rating has changed
Cotswold Prime Meats has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 20 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Cotswold Prime Meats among the 803 places in Stroud holding top marks, 81% 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 | 803 | 81% | ← Cotswold Prime Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 Cotswold Prime Meats 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 Cotswold Prime Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamez Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| China City Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Hopelands School School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| J Broomhall Ltd Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Family Shopper / Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Caterlink Limited At Park Infants School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bridge Service Station - TEXACO Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
Questions about Cotswold Prime Meats
What is Cotswold Prime Meats's food hygiene rating?
Cotswold Prime Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 20 July 2026.
Is Cotswold Prime Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cotswold Prime Meats last inspected?
Cotswold Prime Meats was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month 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 Cotswold Prime Meats?
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 Cotswold Prime Meats compare to other places in Stroud?
81% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Cotswold Prime Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Cotswold Prime Meats 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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Cotswold Prime Meats is one of 87 rated food businesses in Stonehouse. See every hygiene rating in Stonehouse →
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