Birch Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stroud
Birch Catering Ltd 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Unit 7, Hope Mills Business Centre, Hope Mill Lane, GL5 2SE
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Birch Catering Ltd 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% | ← Birch Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Birch Catering Ltd 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 Birch Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Falafel Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Brimscombe & Thrupp Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2015 |
| Burleigh Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Felt Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Ali's Kitchen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Horsfall House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Birch Catering Ltd
What is Birch Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Birch Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Birch Catering Ltd 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 Birch Catering Ltd last inspected?
Birch Catering Ltd was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months 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 Birch Catering Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birch Catering Ltd compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Birch Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Birch Catering Ltd 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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