Karen's Korner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stratford-on-Avon
Karen's Korner holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 1 July 2025, 12 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: Spernal Ash Nurseries, Alcester Road, Studley, B80 7PD
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
A 1 is rare: only 4 of 1,252 rated places in Stratford-on-Avon score this low, about one in 313. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,074 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Karen's Korner | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Karen's Korner the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Karen's Korner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needlemakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| St Marys Studley C Of E Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Spotty Pots Limited Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Macc Care (Studley) Limited Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Conservative And Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bruno's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Karen's Korner
What is Karen's Korner's food hygiene rating?
Karen's Korner has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 1 July 2025.
Is Karen's Korner safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Karen's Korner last inspected?
Karen's Korner was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Karen's Korner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Karen's Korner compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, while Karen's Korner holds a 1. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Karen's Korner 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Stratford-on-Avon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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