The Bengal Lancer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cotswold
The Bengal Lancer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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: 11 Market Place, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8DA
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Bengal Lancer 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 Bengal Lancer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bengal Lancer 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 Bengal Lancer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snooty Fox Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| Tetbury Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Mayfair & Grace Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2020 |
| Halls Quality Bakers Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2021 |
| Tetbury United Service Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2018 |
| The Cotswold Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Blue Zucchini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Knead Bakery Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Bengal Lancer
What is The Bengal Lancer's food hygiene rating?
The Bengal Lancer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 3 December 2025.
Is The Bengal Lancer 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bengal Lancer last inspected?
The Bengal Lancer was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Bengal Lancer?
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 Bengal Lancer compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Bengal Lancer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Bengal Lancer 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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