Encounter Vineyard Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tewkesbury
Encounter Vineyard Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: 9 Gretton Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5EE
How it compares in Tewkesbury
That puts Encounter Vineyard Church among the 657 places in Tewkesbury holding top marks, 87% 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 | 657 | 87% | ← Encounter Vineyard Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Very 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 Encounter Vineyard Church 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 Encounter Vineyard Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini VIP's Nursery & Day Care Ltd Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Blair House - Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 126 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 September 2024 |
| Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| 5 North Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 February 2026 |
| Winchcombe Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Wild Larder Of Winchcombe Retailers - other | 337 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| North's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Encounter Vineyard Church
What is Encounter Vineyard Church's food hygiene rating?
Encounter Vineyard Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Encounter Vineyard Church 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Encounter Vineyard Church last inspected?
Encounter Vineyard Church was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Encounter Vineyard Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Encounter Vineyard Church compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, and Encounter Vineyard Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Encounter Vineyard Church 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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