The Cotswold Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cotswold
The Cotswold Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 3 July 2024, 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: Faulkner House, The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1AB
How it compares in Cotswold
In Cotswold, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cotswold Farm sits behind roughly 940 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 940 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ← The Cotswold Farm | |
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cotswold Farm 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 Cotswold Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Cotswold Sweet Company Retailers - other | 23 yards away | Exempt | |
| Stow Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Queens Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Lucy's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| The Prince Of Wales Lodge 951 Masonic Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Otis & Belle Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Alfonso Gelateria Stow Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
Questions about The Cotswold Farm
What is The Cotswold Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Cotswold Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cotswold Council on 3 July 2024.
Is The Cotswold Farm 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cotswold Farm last inspected?
The Cotswold Farm was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cotswold Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Cotswold Farm compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, while The Cotswold Farm holds a 4. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Cotswold Farm 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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