Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stratford-on-Avon
Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) 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 4 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: Ferment And Flour, 6 Granville Court, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4PP
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) 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% | ← Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) 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 Ferment And Flour (Bastardos), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipston Bengal Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| The George Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Mrs Brown's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 July 2025 |
| The China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Shipston Pizza And Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| Casa Italian Restaurant Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 August 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Ferment And Flour (Bastardos)
What is Ferment And Flour (Bastardos)'s food hygiene rating?
Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) 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 Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) last inspected?
Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) was last inspected on 4 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 Ferment And Flour (Bastardos)?
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 Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) 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 Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) 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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