Turks Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
Turks Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 May 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.
Address: 4 High Street, Alcester, B49 5AD
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts Turks Head 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% | ← Turks Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Turks 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 Turks Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ventuno Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Camilla Jones Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Pantryanns Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Simply Fresh Convenience Store Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2025 |
| Tasty Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 February 2026 |
| Cafe Des Fleurs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Turks Head
What is Turks Head's food hygiene rating?
Turks Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Turks Head 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Turks Head last inspected?
Turks Head was last inspected on 10 May 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 Turks Head?
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 Turks 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, and Turks Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Turks 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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