Apsley Villa food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cotswold
Apsley Villa 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 31 July 2018, more than 7 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: Apsley Villa Guest House, 16 Victoria Road, Cirencester, GL7 1ES
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Apsley Villa 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% | ← Apsley Villa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Apsley Villa 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 Apsley Villa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Bears Private Daycare Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Caterlink At Cirencester Primary School School/college/university | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Cirencester Opportunity Group School/college/university | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Beeches Stores Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Cirencester Food Pantry Retailers - other | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Cirencester Pizza & Chicken Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Apsley Villa
What is Apsley Villa's food hygiene rating?
Apsley Villa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 31 July 2018.
Is Apsley Villa 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 Apsley Villa last inspected?
Apsley Villa was last inspected on 31 July 2018, more than 7 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 Apsley Villa?
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 Apsley Villa compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Apsley Villa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Apsley Villa 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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