The Slaughters Country Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cotswold
The Slaughters Country Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 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: Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HS
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Slaughters Country Inn among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← The Slaughters Country Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 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 Slaughters Country Inn 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 Slaughters Country Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Slaughters Manor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Hawkstone Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Cotswold Halt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Londis - Fosseway Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Bourton-on-the-Water Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bouton Kebab Van (Muzzys Breakfast) Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Lords Of The Manor Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about The Slaughters Country Inn
What is The Slaughters Country Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Slaughters Country Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The Slaughters Country Inn 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Slaughters Country Inn last inspected?
The Slaughters Country Inn was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Slaughters Country Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Slaughters Country Inn compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Slaughters Country Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Slaughters Country Inn 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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