Low Furlong food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stratford-on-Avon
Low Furlong holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: Darlingscote Road, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4DY
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Low Furlong 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% | ← Low Furlong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Low Furlong 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 Low Furlong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipston High School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Shipston Pre-School Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 July 2025 |
| Growing Patch Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Rainbow Fields Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Shipston On Stour Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Pizza Di Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Low Furlong
What is Low Furlong's food hygiene rating?
Low Furlong has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Low Furlong 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Low Furlong last inspected?
Low Furlong was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Low Furlong?
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 Low Furlong 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 Low Furlong is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Low Furlong 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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