Moat House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
Moat House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Moat House Inn, Kings Coughton, Alcester, B49 5QF
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Moat House among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← Moat House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Moat House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Court Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Roebuck Alcester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Teddy Bear Corner Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Hamiltons Chocolates Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
| PWRHOUSE Lifting Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| SHT Farm Shop Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| AIP C/O Our Lady's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Alcester Children And Family Centre School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
Questions about Moat House
What is Moat House's food hygiene rating?
Moat House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Moat House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moat House last inspected?
Moat House was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
How does Moat House compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and Moat House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Moat House 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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Moat House is one of 114 rated food businesses in Alcester. See every hygiene rating in Alcester →
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