The Bowbridge Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stroud
The Bowbridge Arms 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2AY
How it compares in Stroud
That puts The Bowbridge Arms among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← The Bowbridge Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bowbridge Arms 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 Bowbridge Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Hill Shop & Videos Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Jack Bakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Karibu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Falafel Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Bamboo Tiger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bowbridge Arms
What is The Bowbridge Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Bowbridge Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 16 July 2025.
Is The Bowbridge Arms 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 The Bowbridge Arms last inspected?
The Bowbridge Arms was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bowbridge Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Bowbridge Arms compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and The Bowbridge Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Bowbridge Arms 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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