Hat and Beaver food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Warwickshire
Hat and Beaver holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 130 Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AF
How it compares in North Warwickshire
In North Warwickshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Hat and Beaver sits behind roughly 504 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 504 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ← Hat and Beaver | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hat and Beaver 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 Hat and Beaver, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherstone Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Oriental chef Chinese takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Friendly Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| The Old Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Artigiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Central England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Old Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Hat and Beaver
What is Hat and Beaver's food hygiene rating?
Hat and Beaver has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Hat and Beaver 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hat and Beaver last inspected?
Hat and Beaver was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hat and Beaver?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hat and Beaver compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while Hat and Beaver holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects Hat and Beaver 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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