Hardwicke Early Years food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stroud
Hardwicke Early Years holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 October 2022, more than 3 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: Hardwicke Parochial Primary School, Poplar Way, Hardwicke, GL2 4QG
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Hardwicke Early Years 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% | ← Hardwicke Early Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hardwicke Early Years 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 Hardwicke Early Years, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Limited At Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Busy Bee Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2021 |
| Man Cave Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Gloucester Constabulary Police Headquarters Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Airstream Bar ID104 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Airstream Bar ID105 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Bar Bar Bar ID60 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Costa Unit ID78 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Hardwicke Early Years
What is Hardwicke Early Years's food hygiene rating?
Hardwicke Early Years has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 4 October 2022.
Is Hardwicke Early Years 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hardwicke Early Years last inspected?
Hardwicke Early Years was last inspected on 4 October 2022, more than 3 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 Hardwicke Early Years?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hardwicke Early Years compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Hardwicke Early Years is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Hardwicke Early Years 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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