Taste Of The Country food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stratford-on-Avon
Taste Of The Country holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 17 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: 2 - 4 Market Place, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4AG
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Taste Of The Country 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% | ← Taste Of The Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Taste Of The Country 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 Taste Of The Country, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson-Hill's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| The Bower House Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Turners Of Shipston Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Shipston Therapy Centre Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The George Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Mrs Brown's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 July 2025 |
| Blue Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Taste Of The Country
What is Taste Of The Country's food hygiene rating?
Taste Of The Country has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Taste Of The Country 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taste Of The Country last inspected?
Taste Of The Country was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 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 Taste Of The Country?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taste Of The Country 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 Taste Of The Country is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Taste Of The Country 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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Taste Of The Country is one of 66 rated food businesses in Shipston-on-Stour. See every hygiene rating in Shipston-on-Stour →
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