The Pippins food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cotswold
The Pippins holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 December 2019, more than 6 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: 11 Sudeley Drive, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5XN
How it compares in Cotswold
In Cotswold, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pippins sits behind roughly 940 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 940 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ← The Pippins | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pippins 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 Pippins, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop (churn Valley Stores) Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Co-Op Food Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Caterlink At Ann Edwards County Primary School School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| South Cerney Playgroup School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Cafe At Fentons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| South Cerney Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| South Cerney Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Pippins
What is The Pippins's food hygiene rating?
The Pippins has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cotswold Council on 19 December 2019.
Is The Pippins safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pippins last inspected?
The Pippins was last inspected on 19 December 2019, more than 6 years 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 Pippins?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pippins compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, while The Pippins holds a 4. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Pippins 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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