The G. S. Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tewkesbury
The G. S. Cafe holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 8 - 8A North Street, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5LH
How it compares in Tewkesbury
In Tewkesbury, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The G. S. Cafe sits behind roughly 722 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ← The G. S. Cafe | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Generally satisfactory
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 G. S. Cafe 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 G. S. Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 North Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 February 2026 |
| Winchcombe Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Wild Larder Of Winchcombe Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| North's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Sage & Honey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Tipsy Egg Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2025 |
| Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about The G. S. Cafe
What is The G. S. Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The G. S. Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tewkesbury Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The G. S. Cafe safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The G. S. Cafe last inspected?
The G. S. Cafe was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The G. S. Cafe?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The G. S. Cafe compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, while The G. S. Cafe holds a 3. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects The G. S. Cafe 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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