Salt Waters food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheltenham
Salt Waters holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 September 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: 28 Andover Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2TJ
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Salt Waters 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% | ← Salt Waters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 59 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 Very 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 Salt Waters 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 Salt Waters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander House Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bethesda Methodist Church Other catering premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Andrias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bhoomi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bandook Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Balti Walla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Bath Road Beers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
Questions about Salt Waters
What is Salt Waters's food hygiene rating?
Salt Waters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Salt Waters 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salt Waters last inspected?
Salt Waters was last inspected on 10 September 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 Salt Waters?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Salt Waters compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Salt Waters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Salt Waters 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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