The Pennycress

South Cerney

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Pennycress scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 13 January 2026 by Cotswold.

What does this rating mean?

The Pennycress in South Cerney has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Post Office,
Clarks Hay,
South Cerney,
Cirencester,
GL7 5UA

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Pennycress. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Pennycress?

Food hygiene at The Pennycress is inspected by Cotswold, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.cotswold.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Pennycress

What is The Pennycress’s food hygiene rating?

The Pennycress has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 January 2026.

When was The Pennycress last inspected?

The Pennycress was last inspected by Cotswold on 13 January 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.