As 2026 unfolds, locals searching for safe and enjoyable dining options in Gloucestershire should pay close attention to food hygiene standards. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings offer important insight, ranging from five stars, indicating excellent food safety, to zero stars when urgent improvement is needed.
Fortunately, no eateries in Gloucestershire currently hold the lowest zero rating. However, more than ten establishments have been rated just one star, signaling a need for major improvements in their food hygiene management.
Food safety inspectors rigorously evaluate factors like food handling, preparation, cooking, and storage practices, alongside cleanliness and the conditions of the premises. Despite poor ratings, some low scores may stem from procedural gaps, such as incomplete documentation, rather than outright unhygienic practices. Many businesses are actively appealing or awaiting re-inspections.
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Here are the Gloucestershire venues assigned a one-star rating as of January 2026, listed by their most recent inspection dates:
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Tabouli Terrace, Cheltenham (Dec 11, 2025): Requires major improvements in food safety management despite generally satisfactory cleanliness and food handling. Attempts to reach management were unsuccessful.
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The White Horse Chinese, Gloucester (Nov 20, 2025): Food safety management needs major enhancement; the restaurant disputes its rating and has requested a review.
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Takeaway on 292 Barton Street, Gloucester (Oct 16, 2025): Satisfactory food handling but poor management of safety protocols. No comment available.
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Ceylon Sensation, Matson (Oct 6, 2025): Cleanliness and food handling rated good; however, food safety management requires significant improvement. No response to calls.
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Berkeley Bakery, Berkeley (Sept 29, 2025): Needs major improvements in building condition and food safety management; declined to comment.
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The Bridge Café, Cheltenham (July 14, 2025): Major food safety management improvement needed; food handling and cleanliness were good. No reply to contact attempts.
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Friar Tucks, Gloucester (July 1, 2025): Despite its long history, it requires major upgrades to food safety management. Staff declined to comment.
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Hilltop House, Gloucester (March 25, 2025): Good ratings on handling and food management but poor cleanliness and building condition. No comment provided.
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The Coach and Horses, Longborough (March 5, 2025): The only low-rated pub in the Cotswolds district, needing major attention to food safety and cleanliness. Relevant staff unavailable.
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Baker and Graze, Cheltenham (Feb 18, 2025): Major improvements needed in food handling and safety management; facilities considered generally satisfactory. Unable to reach for comment.
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Roosters Chicken, Gloucester (Jan 16, 2025): Requires improvements across hygiene practices and building cleanliness, with major concerns in safety management. No staff available to comment.
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Berkeley Arms, Tewkesbury (Oct 13, 2024): No recent inspection, but currently holds a rating of one star, mainly due to food safety management issues. Attempts to contact were unsuccessful.
Consumers are encouraged to review the FSA website for the most current hygiene ratings before choosing where to dine in Gloucestershire.