Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Tewkesbury
Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited 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 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Southam Road, Southam, Cheltenham, GL52 3NH
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited among the 657 places in Tewkesbury holding top marks, 87% 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 | 657 | 87% | ← Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Very 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 Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited 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 Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Cleeve Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Bay Tree Court Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Capel Court Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Wessex Society Limited Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Caterlink Limited At Prestbury St. Marys C Of E Junior Schoo School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Cake & Sugarcraft Boutique Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Oakwood Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Woodmancote Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited
What is Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited's food hygiene rating?
Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited 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 Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited last inspected?
Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Ellenborough Park, Shetland Hotels Limited 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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