Big Red Bus Bar food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Stroud
Big Red Bus Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 January 2018, more than 8 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: 1 Wormwood Hill, Horsley, Stroud, GL6 0PP
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Big Red Bus Bar among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← Big Red Bus Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 Big Red Bus Bar 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 Big Red Bus Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hog Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Horsley Community Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Horsley Playgroup Caring Premises | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| Hayloft Farm Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Ruskin Mill College And Gables Farm Woodland Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| Ruskin Mill Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2019 |
| Ruskin Mill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| Nailsworth Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Big Red Bus Bar
What is Big Red Bus Bar's food hygiene rating?
Big Red Bus Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 11 January 2018.
Is Big Red Bus Bar 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Red Bus Bar last inspected?
Big Red Bus Bar was last inspected on 11 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Red Bus Bar?
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 Big Red Bus Bar compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Big Red Bus Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Big Red Bus Bar 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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