Gatcombe Park Estate food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stroud
Gatcombe Park Estate 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 8 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: Gatcombe Park, Hampton Fields, Minchinhampton, GL6 9AT
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Gatcombe Park Estate 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% | ← Gatcombe Park Estate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Gatcombe Park Estate 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 Gatcombe Park Estate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minchinhampton Rugby Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Passion4juice Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2021 |
| Minchinhampton Golf Club (Kitchen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| M&B Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2021 |
| Henry's Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| The Great Plate School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Gatcombe Park Estate
What is Gatcombe Park Estate's food hygiene rating?
Gatcombe Park Estate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 8 November 2023.
Is Gatcombe Park Estate 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 Gatcombe Park Estate last inspected?
Gatcombe Park Estate was last inspected on 8 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 Gatcombe Park Estate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gatcombe Park Estate compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Gatcombe Park Estate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Gatcombe Park Estate 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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