The Little Lark food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The Little Lark holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 July 2025, 12 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: 108 Alcester Road, Studley, B80 7NP
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
In Stratford-on-Avon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Little Lark sits behind roughly 1,195 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,074 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ← The Little Lark | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Little Lark 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 Little Lark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needlemakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| Conservative And Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Macc Care (Studley) Limited Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bruno's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Caterlink @ Studley Infants School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about The Little Lark
What is The Little Lark's food hygiene rating?
The Little Lark has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 1 July 2025.
Is The Little Lark safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Little Lark last inspected?
The Little Lark was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Lark?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Lark 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, while The Little Lark holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Little Lark 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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