Royal George Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cotswold
Royal George Hotel 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: Birdlip, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 8JH
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Royal George Hotel 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% | ← Royal George Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal George Hotel 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 Royal George Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Birdlip Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
| Brimpsfeld And Birdlip Playgroup School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| 417 Project Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Witcombe & District Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| 270 Climbing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Twelve Bells Beefeater Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Fostons Ash Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Royal George Hotel
What is Royal George Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Royal George Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Royal George Hotel 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 Royal George Hotel last inspected?
Royal George Hotel was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Royal George Hotel?
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 Royal George Hotel compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Royal George Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Royal George Hotel 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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