Pittville Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheltenham
Pittville Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2PN
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Pittville Stores 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% | ← Pittville Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pittville Stores 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 Pittville Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 The Rum Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Busy Bees In Cheltenham, Wellington Road Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Art Union Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Albion House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery At Cheltenham Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Pittville Stores
What is Pittville Stores's food hygiene rating?
Pittville Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Pittville Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pittville Stores last inspected?
Pittville Stores was last inspected on 20 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Pittville Stores?
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 Pittville Stores compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Pittville Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Pittville Stores 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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