The Barn At Upcote food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cotswold
The Barn At Upcote holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 June 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: Withington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4BL
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts The Barn At Upcote 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 Barn At Upcote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barn At Upcote 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 Barn At Upcote, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withington Wilde Venison Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Caterlink At Withington C Of E School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| The Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about The Barn At Upcote
What is The Barn At Upcote's food hygiene rating?
The Barn At Upcote has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 15 June 2022.
Is The Barn At Upcote 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barn At Upcote last inspected?
The Barn At Upcote was last inspected on 15 June 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 The Barn At Upcote?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Barn At Upcote compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and The Barn At Upcote is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects The Barn At Upcote 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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