Raynsford food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheltenham
Raynsford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 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: 24 Suffolk Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2EA
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Raynsford 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% | ← Raynsford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 59 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 Raynsford 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 Raynsford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander House Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Andrias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bhoomi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bethesda Methodist Church Other catering premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bandook Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Balti Walla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Raynsford
What is Raynsford's food hygiene rating?
Raynsford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 30 January 2024.
Is Raynsford 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Raynsford last inspected?
Raynsford was last inspected on 30 January 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 Raynsford?
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 Raynsford compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Raynsford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Raynsford 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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