Grey Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stroud
Grey Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2018, more than 8 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: The Grey Cottage, Bath Road, Leonard Stanley, GL10 3LU
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Grey Cottage 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% | ← Grey Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grey Cottage 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 Grey Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Stanley Church Of England School School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2021 |
| Leonard Stanley Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Highborder Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Kings Stanley Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2018 |
| Kings Stanley C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Golden Sheep Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Hopelands School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Flamez Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Grey Cottage
What is Grey Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Grey Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 8 January 2018.
Is Grey Cottage 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grey Cottage last inspected?
Grey Cottage was last inspected on 8 January 2018, more than 8 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 Grey Cottage?
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 Grey Cottage compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Grey Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Grey Cottage 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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