The Malt Shovel

Gaydon

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 22 April 2026 by Stratford-on-Avon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Malt Shovel, from September 2021 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Malt Shovel.

Food hygiene rating history for The Malt Shovel
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
24 September 2021	5 / 5	Very good
22 April 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Malt Shovel in Gaydon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

Malt Shovel Inn,
Church Road,
Gaydon,
Warwick,
CV35 0ET

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

Who inspects The Malt Shovel?

Food hygiene at The Malt Shovel is inspected by Stratford-on-Avon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.stratford.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Malt Shovel

What is The Malt Shovel’s food hygiene rating?

The Malt Shovel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 April 2026.

When was The Malt Shovel last inspected?

The Malt Shovel was last inspected by Stratford-on-Avon on 22 April 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.