Butchers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stroud
Butchers Arms 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: Damsells Mill Lane, Sheepscombe, Stroud, GL6 7RH
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Butchers Arms among the 790 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 | 790 | 80% | ← Butchers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 Butchers Arms 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 Butchers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheepscombe Meat Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| The Voyage Group Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Painswick Beekeeper Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Painswick Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Tibbiwell Lodge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 October 2025 |
| Arts Cafe Painswick Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
| Painswick Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| St. Annes Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2024 |
Questions about Butchers Arms
What is Butchers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Butchers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Butchers Arms 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 Butchers Arms last inspected?
Butchers Arms was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Butchers Arms?
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 Butchers Arms compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Butchers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Butchers Arms 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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