Dalkeith Rest Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cheltenham
Dalkeith Rest Home 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 13 May 2026, 2 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: Dalkeith, 285 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7AD
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Dalkeith Rest Home among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Dalkeith Rest Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Very 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 Dalkeith Rest Home 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 Dalkeith Rest Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Bredon View Rest Home Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Botanica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Belmont School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Bettridge School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Benhall Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| 321 Pizza Kebabs Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about Dalkeith Rest Home
What is Dalkeith Rest Home's food hygiene rating?
Dalkeith Rest Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Dalkeith Rest Home 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 Dalkeith Rest Home last inspected?
Dalkeith Rest Home was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dalkeith Rest Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dalkeith Rest Home compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Dalkeith Rest Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Dalkeith Rest Home 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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