Poulton Hill Vineyard food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cotswold
Poulton Hill Vineyard 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 4 December 2024, 19 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: Poulton Hill Farm, Poulton, Cirencester, GL7 5JA
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Poulton Hill Vineyard among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← Poulton Hill Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 Poulton Hill Vineyard 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 Poulton Hill Vineyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down Ampney Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Village Shop - Down Ampney Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Poulton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2017 |
| The Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| The Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2025 |
| Caterlink At Primary School - Meysey Hampton School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Poulton Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ohana Coffee Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Poulton Hill Vineyard
What is Poulton Hill Vineyard's food hygiene rating?
Poulton Hill Vineyard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Poulton Hill Vineyard 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 Poulton Hill Vineyard last inspected?
Poulton Hill Vineyard was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 months 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 Poulton Hill Vineyard?
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 Poulton Hill Vineyard compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Poulton Hill Vineyard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Poulton Hill Vineyard 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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