The Western Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stroud
The Western Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 1 November 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: 43 Parsonage Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4BP
How it compares in Stroud
In Stroud, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Western Bar 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% | ← The Western Bar | |
| 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 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 The Western Bar 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 Western Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dursley & Cam Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
| Hewitts Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Gravity Mobile caterer | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Gravity Brunch And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| J Broomhall (Butchers) Ltd Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Bank Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Western Bar
What is The Western Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Western Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stroud Council on 1 November 2023.
Is The Western Bar 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Western Bar last inspected?
The Western Bar was last inspected on 1 November 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 The Western Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Western Bar compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, while The Western Bar holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Western Bar 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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