Bacon Theatre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheltenham
Bacon Theatre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 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: Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Hatherley, GL51 6EH
How it compares in Cheltenham
In Cheltenham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Bacon Theatre sits behind roughly 909 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 909 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ← Bacon Theatre | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bacon Theatre 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 Bacon Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Belmont School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bredon View Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aspen Services At Lakeside Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Benhall Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Benhall Infants School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Alexander House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Bacon Theatre
What is Bacon Theatre's food hygiene rating?
Bacon Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheltenham Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Bacon Theatre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bacon Theatre last inspected?
Bacon Theatre was last inspected on 29 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 Bacon Theatre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bacon Theatre compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, while Bacon Theatre holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Bacon Theatre 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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