Volunteer Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
Volunteer Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 12 July 2022, more than 4 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: Lower High Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6DY
How it compares in Cotswold
In Cotswold, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Volunteer Inn 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% | ← Volunteer Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Volunteer 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 Volunteer Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja Restaurant - Volunteer Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Caterlink At St Catherines Catholic School School/college/university | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Crystal Palace Fish And Chips Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Campden Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Red Lion Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| Victor's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| North Cotswold Foodbank Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Mill House Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Volunteer Inn
What is Volunteer Inn's food hygiene rating?
Volunteer Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cotswold Council on 12 July 2022.
Is Volunteer Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Volunteer Inn last inspected?
Volunteer Inn was last inspected on 12 July 2022, more than 4 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 Volunteer Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Volunteer Inn compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, while Volunteer Inn holds a 4. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Volunteer 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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