Seventeen Black food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
Seventeen Black 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 19 May 2022, more than 4 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: 4 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QD
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Seventeen Black 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% | ← Seventeen Black | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Seventeen Black 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 Seventeen Black, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughs Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Mad Hatter Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2018 |
| Mezze Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Amore Mio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Acorns Nursery School Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Knead Bakery Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Matildas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Burrito Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Seventeen Black
What is Seventeen Black's food hygiene rating?
Seventeen Black has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 19 May 2022.
Is Seventeen Black 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 Seventeen Black last inspected?
Seventeen Black was last inspected on 19 May 2022, more than 4 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 Seventeen Black?
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 Seventeen Black compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Seventeen Black is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Seventeen Black 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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