The Bishops Fryer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stratford-on-Avon
The Bishops Fryer 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
The rating dates from 4 September 2024, more than 2 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stratford-on-Avon ratings →
Address: Ladbroke Road, Bishops Itchington, Southam, CV47 2RN
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Bishops Fryer among the 1,088 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 | 1,088 | 86% | ← The Bishops Fryer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Very 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 Bishops Fryer 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 Bishops Fryer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddies @ Bishops Itchington School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Bishop Ichington Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Bishop's Breakkie Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| The Greaves Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| The Village Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Heart Of England Co-Op Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2026 |
| Bishops Bowls Lake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about The Bishops Fryer
What is The Bishops Fryer's food hygiene rating?
The Bishops Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 4 September 2024.
Is The Bishops Fryer 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 Bishops Fryer last inspected?
The Bishops Fryer was last inspected on 4 September 2024, more than 2 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 The Bishops Fryer?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bishops Fryer compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,268 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The Bishops Fryer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Bishops Fryer 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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