The Throckmorton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stratford-on-Avon
The Throckmorton 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: Throckmorton Arms, Coughton Hill, Coughton, B49 5HX
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Kids Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Coughton Court Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| SHT Farm Shop Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| The Meating Joint Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Kings Court Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Parker Care Services Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about The Throckmorton
What is The Throckmorton's food hygiene rating?
The Throckmorton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 21 November 2025.
Is The Throckmorton 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 The Throckmorton last inspected?
The Throckmorton was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 Throckmorton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Throckmorton 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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Understanding this rating
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