Stow Rugby Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
Stow Rugby Club 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: Stow On The Wold RFC, Oddington Road, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1JJ
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Stow Rugby Club 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% | ← Stow Rugby Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stow Rugby Club 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 Stow Rugby Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse And Groom Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Corsham Field Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2021 |
| Oddington Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
| Ash Farm Cotswolds Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Stow Rugby Club
What is Stow Rugby Club's food hygiene rating?
Stow Rugby Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Stow Rugby Club 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 Stow Rugby Club last inspected?
Stow Rugby Club was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Stow Rugby Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stow Rugby Club compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Stow Rugby Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Stow Rugby Club 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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Stow Rugby Club is one of 60 rated food businesses in Stow-on-the-Wold. See every hygiene rating in Stow-on-the-Wold →
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