Art Union food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheltenham
Art Union holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Gaumont Parade, Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2NE
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Art Union among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Art Union | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 61 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 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 Art Union 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 Art Union, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Albion House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cake Alchemist Manufacturers/packers | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Bank House Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Art Union
What is Art Union's food hygiene rating?
Art Union has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 23 August 2024.
Is Art Union 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Art Union last inspected?
Art Union was last inspected on 23 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Art Union?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Art Union compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Art Union is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Art Union 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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