The Gamecock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The Gamecock 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 22 March 2022, more than 4 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: Chapel Street, Harbury, Leamington Spa, CV33 9HT
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Gamecock among the 1,074 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← The Gamecock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 The Gamecock 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 The Gamecock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddlers Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2019 |
| Harbury Library Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Harbury Preschool Caring Premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Harbury Milk Shed Farmers/growers | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Banana Moon Harbury Caring Premises | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Harbury Supermarket Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| The Shakespeare Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Heart Of England Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The Gamecock
What is The Gamecock's food hygiene rating?
The Gamecock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 22 March 2022.
Is The Gamecock 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 The Gamecock last inspected?
The Gamecock was last inspected on 22 March 2022, more than 4 years 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 The Gamecock?
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 The Gamecock compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The Gamecock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Gamecock 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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Understanding this rating
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