Bentleys Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cheltenham
Bentleys Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 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: Bentleys, 76 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1EG
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Bentleys Bar 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% | ← Bentleys Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 61 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 Bentleys Bar 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 Bentleys Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambray Baptist Church Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bangkok Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cake Alchemist Manufacturers/packers | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Alfonso Gelateria Cheltenham Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bao+bbq Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Bentleys Bar
What is Bentleys Bar's food hygiene rating?
Bentleys Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 10 February 2024.
Is Bentleys Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bentleys Bar last inspected?
Bentleys Bar was last inspected on 10 February 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 Bentleys Bar?
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 Bentleys Bar compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Bentleys Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Bentleys Bar 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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