The Ridge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheltenham
The Ridge 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 13 April 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: Windyridge Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4RA
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts The Ridge among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← The Ridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Ridge 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 Ridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Foundation Gardners Lane And Oakwood Childrens Centre School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bibily Other catering premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Boulders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Bookers Wholesale Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| ABM Catering At Swindon Village Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Adam And Eve Cheltenham Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about The Ridge
What is The Ridge's food hygiene rating?
The Ridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 13 April 2026.
Is The Ridge 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 Ridge last inspected?
The Ridge was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ridge?
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 Ridge compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and The Ridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects The Ridge 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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