Cotswold Playhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stroud
Cotswold Playhouse 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 15 February 2012, more than 14 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Parliament Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1LW
How it compares in Stroud
In Stroud, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Cotswold Playhouse sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ← Cotswold Playhouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Playhouse 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 Playhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Shop & Videos Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Karibu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Jack Bakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Bamboo Tiger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Hania Cheeses Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Cotswold Playhouse
What is Cotswold Playhouse's food hygiene rating?
Cotswold Playhouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stroud Council on 15 February 2012.
Is Cotswold Playhouse 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 Cotswold Playhouse last inspected?
Cotswold Playhouse was last inspected on 15 February 2012, more than 14 years 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 Playhouse?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cotswold Playhouse compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, while Cotswold Playhouse holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Cotswold Playhouse 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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