The White Bear food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The White Bear 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: White Bear, High Street, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4AJ
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The White Bear 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 White Bear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 White Bear 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 White Bear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Mrs Brown's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 July 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 December 2025 |
| Ferment And Flour (Bastardos) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Shipston Bengal Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Richardson-Hill's Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Taste Of The Country Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Bower House Other catering premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about The White Bear
What is The White Bear's food hygiene rating?
The White Bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 27 March 2026.
Is The White Bear 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 White Bear last inspected?
The White Bear was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 White Bear?
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 White Bear 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 White Bear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The White Bear 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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Understanding this rating
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The White Bear is one of 66 rated food businesses in Shipston-on-Stour. See every hygiene rating in Shipston-on-Stour →
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