Blue Boar Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
Blue Boar Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stratford-on-Avon ratings →
Address: Temple Grafton, Alcester, B49 6NR
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How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Blue Boar Inn among the 1,088 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,088 | 86% | ← Blue Boar Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Blue Boar Inn 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 Blue Boar Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Temple Grafton School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| The Olive Tree Cafe Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Blue Boar Inn
What is Blue Boar Inn's food hygiene rating?
Blue Boar Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Blue Boar Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Boar Inn last inspected?
Blue Boar Inn was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Boar Inn?
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 Blue Boar Inn compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,268 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Boar Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Blue Boar Inn 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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