The Kingscote Barn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cotswold
The Kingscote Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 June 2023, more than 3 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: Binley Farm, Kingscote, Tetbury, GL8 8YE
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Kingscote Barn 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 Kingscote Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kingscote Barn 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 Kingscote Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Hall Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Matara Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Well Seasoned Cotswold Caterers Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Horsley Community Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Horsley Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Hayloft Farm Farmers/growers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| The Hog Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Quiggies Piggies Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
Questions about The Kingscote Barn
What is The Kingscote Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Kingscote Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 1 June 2023.
Is The Kingscote Barn 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kingscote Barn last inspected?
The Kingscote Barn was last inspected on 1 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Kingscote Barn?
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 Kingscote Barn compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Kingscote Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Kingscote Barn 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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