The Potting Parlour food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cotswold
The Potting Parlour 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 18 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: Unit 3 Damson Barn, Elkstone Studios, Elkstone, GL53 9PQ
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Potting Parlour 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% | ← The Potting Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Potting Parlour 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 Potting Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knead Bakery & Lardon Restaurant Elkstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Highwayman Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| R F Arena Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| The Green Dragon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cowley Manor Experimental Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| Miserden Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
| Little Ginger At Miserden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about The Potting Parlour
What is The Potting Parlour's food hygiene rating?
The Potting Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 18 July 2025.
Is The Potting Parlour 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 The Potting Parlour last inspected?
The Potting Parlour was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 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 The Potting Parlour?
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 The Potting Parlour compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Potting Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Potting Parlour 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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