Lovely Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cheltenham
Lovely Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lovely Foods was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 275 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3HL
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Lovely Foods 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% | ← Lovely Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lovely Foods 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 Lovely Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar And Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Admiral Slots Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Best-One Mann's Drink Stop Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Bank House Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Lovely Foods
What is Lovely Foods's food hygiene rating?
Lovely Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Lovely Foods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lovely Foods last inspected?
Lovely Foods was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Lovely Foods?
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 Lovely Foods compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Lovely Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Lovely Foods 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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