The Riverside food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
The Riverside 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 28 April 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: Riverside Inn, Park End Wharf, Bell Lane, GL7 3AQ
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Riverside 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 Riverside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Riverside 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 Riverside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Health Box Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2021 |
| Monicas Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| You Me And Umami Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Crampi Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Khushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Swan 1513 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| New Inn Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Lynwood And Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Riverside
What is The Riverside's food hygiene rating?
The Riverside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Riverside 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 The Riverside last inspected?
The Riverside was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Riverside?
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 The Riverside compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Riverside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Riverside 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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