Stroud Bowl food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stroud
Stroud Bowl holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 18 October 2023, more than 2 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: Unit F, Merrywalks, Stroud, GL5 1QA
How it compares in Stroud
In Stroud, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Stroud Bowl 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% | ← Stroud Bowl | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stroud Bowl 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 Stroud Bowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked For You Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Alfonso Gelateria Stroud Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Bon Macaron Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| House Of Piri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Kitchen Witch Cakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Casa Romana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Choux Bun Appétit Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Knights Fine Produce Limited Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Stroud Bowl
What is Stroud Bowl's food hygiene rating?
Stroud Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stroud Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Stroud Bowl 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stroud Bowl last inspected?
Stroud Bowl was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 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 Stroud Bowl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stroud Bowl compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, while Stroud Bowl holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Stroud Bowl 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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