The Close Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cotswold
The Close Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Close Hotel was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Long Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8AQ
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Close Hotel 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 Close Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Close Hotel 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 Close Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KoKo Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Lola & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cafe 53 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Casa La Cucina Italiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Jesse Smith Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Ormond At Tetbury Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Knead Bakery Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Close Hotel
What is The Close Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Close Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Close Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Close Hotel last inspected?
The Close Hotel was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Close Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Close Hotel compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Close Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Close Hotel 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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