The Bridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stratford-on-Avon
The Bridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bridge was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: High Street, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester, B50 4BG
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Bridge 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 Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bridge 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 Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frog Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 December 2024 |
| Mouchak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 June 2025 |
| Balti Hot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Seafood Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Avonside Takeaway Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bidford Sports Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2020 |
| Bidford News Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about The Bridge
What is The Bridge's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Bridge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bridge last inspected?
The Bridge was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Bridge?
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 The Bridge 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 Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Bridge 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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