The Limes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stratford-on-Avon
The Limes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PH
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Limes 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 Limes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Limes 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 Limes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Lomas Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Avon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bodega 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Hamlet House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| Hotel Du Vin Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Cafe Cocktail Other catering premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Avon Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School School/college/university | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Limes
What is The Limes's food hygiene rating?
The Limes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 2 July 2025.
Is The Limes 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Limes last inspected?
The Limes was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Limes?
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 Limes 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 Limes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Limes 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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