The Brown Jug food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheltenham
The Brown Jug holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 242 Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7NB
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts The Brown Jug among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← The Brown Jug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 The Brown Jug 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 Brown Jug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake And Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Burger Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bath Road Beers Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Bath Road Big Fish/ Suv-Laki Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Bath Road Butchers Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Asanka Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cantina Del Barrio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Balti Walla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about The Brown Jug
What is The Brown Jug's food hygiene rating?
The Brown Jug has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 14 November 2024.
Is The Brown Jug 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brown Jug last inspected?
The Brown Jug was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Brown Jug?
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 The Brown Jug compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and The Brown Jug is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects The Brown Jug 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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