White Sails food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stratford-on-Avon
White Sails holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 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: 85 Evesham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9BE
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts White Sails 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% | ← White Sails | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 White Sails 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 White Sails, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie's Retro Bar Mobile caterer | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Garden Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Burnside Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Green Haven Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2019 |
| Bobbys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Brookbank Day Service Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Aidan Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2021 |
Questions about White Sails
What is White Sails's food hygiene rating?
White Sails has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 13 May 2022.
Is White Sails 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Sails last inspected?
White Sails was last inspected on 13 May 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 White Sails?
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 White Sails 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 White Sails is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects White Sails 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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