The Nags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The Nags Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 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: 161 High Street, Henley-in-Arden, B95 5BA
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
In Stratford-on-Avon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nags Head sits behind roughly 1,074 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,074 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ← The Nags Head | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Nags Head 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 Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Nutkins Caring Premises | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Henley Ice Cream Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Naya Restaurant Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Baptist Church Hall Other catering premises | 53 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kelly's Deli Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| The Rebuild Group Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| White Swan (HIA) Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dudley Taylor Pharmacies Ltd Retailers - other | 195 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Nags Head
What is The Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Nags Head safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Nags Head last inspected?
The Nags Head was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 The Nags Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Nags Head 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, while The Nags Head holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Nags Head 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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