Thames Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cotswold
Thames Head 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
This is a fresh result: Thames Head was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thames Head Inn, Tetbury Road, Cirencester, GL7 6NZ
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Thames Head 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% | ← Thames Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thames Head 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 Thames Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemble Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2021 |
| Tavern Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Caterlink At Kemble Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Royal Agricultural University School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cirencester College - Refectory School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cirencester Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2021 |
| Ivy Lodge Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Cirencester Site Shop Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Thames Head
What is Thames Head's food hygiene rating?
Thames Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Thames Head 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 Thames Head last inspected?
Thames Head was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Thames Head?
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 Thames Head compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Thames Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Thames Head 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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