The Horseshoe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The Horseshoe 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: The Horseshoe, 6 Church Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4AP
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Horseshoe 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% | ← The Horseshoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Shipston Therapy Centre Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Shipston Bengal Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Richardson-Hill's Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Taste Of The Country Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Bower House Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Turners Of Shipston Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about The Horseshoe
What is The Horseshoe's food hygiene rating?
The Horseshoe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe last inspected?
The Horseshoe was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Horseshoe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Horseshoe 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 The Horseshoe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Horseshoe 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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The Horseshoe is one of 66 rated food businesses in Shipston-on-Stour. See every hygiene rating in Shipston-on-Stour →
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