The Limes food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cotswold
The Limes 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
The rating dates from 21 January 2021, more than 5 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: Evesham Road, Stow-On-The-Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1EJ
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Limes 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 Limes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Limes 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 Limes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's Eggs Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2018 |
| Newlands Nursing Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Hawkesbury Place Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Edwardstow Court Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Lucy's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Stow Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Queens Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
Questions about The Limes
What is The Limes's food hygiene rating?
The Limes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 21 January 2021.
Is The Limes 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 Limes last inspected?
The Limes was last inspected on 21 January 2021, more than 5 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 Limes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Limes compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Limes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Limes 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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