1,076 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.6% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Cheltenham are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Cheltenham currently has 1,076 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,024 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 5 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker And Graze | GL50 2AQ | 1 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine) | GL52 5LZ | 1 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Morrisons | GL51 3BW | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Tabouli Terrace | GL50 1SW | 1 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| The Bridge Cafe | GL50 1JZ | 1 | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Bombay & Co Express | GL50 3JF | 2 | May 14, 2024 |
| Pittville Park Boathouse | GL52 2AP | 2 | Dec 04, 2024 |
| St James Store | GL52 2SH | 2 | Apr 10, 2024 |
There are currently 907 food businesses in Cheltenham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Cheltenham depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.