The Ark food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stroud
The Ark holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 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: 43 Long Street, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7BX
How it compares in Stroud
That puts The Ark 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% | ← The Ark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Ark 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 The Ark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence And Co Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2014 |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| The Wotton Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2025 |
| The Cake Collective Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Cotswold Natural Food Store Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2014 |
| Relish Deli Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2021 |
| The Cooperative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about The Ark
What is The Ark's food hygiene rating?
The Ark has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 14 March 2018.
Is The Ark 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ark last inspected?
The Ark was last inspected on 14 March 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 The Ark?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ark compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and The Ark is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Ark 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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The Ark is one of 51 rated food businesses in Wotton-under-Edge. See every hygiene rating in Wotton-under-Edge →
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