The Village Shop - Down Ampney food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cotswold
The Village Shop - Down Ampney holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: The Village Shop, Down Ampney, Cirencester, GL7 5QR
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Village Shop - Down Ampney 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 Village Shop - Down Ampney | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Village Shop - Down Ampney 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 Village Shop - Down Ampney, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down Ampney Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Poulton Hill Vineyard Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Ohana Coffee Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Long House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2021 |
| De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Pizzeria 720 Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Old Boathouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about The Village Shop - Down Ampney
What is The Village Shop - Down Ampney's food hygiene rating?
The Village Shop - Down Ampney has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Village Shop - Down Ampney 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Shop - Down Ampney last inspected?
The Village Shop - Down Ampney was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Village Shop - Down Ampney?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Village Shop - Down Ampney compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Shop - Down Ampney is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Village Shop - Down Ampney 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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