Food hygiene ratings in Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean inspects and rates 802 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 687 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 115 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Forest of Dean
Standards here are high: 95% of rated businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top score of 5, and 100% hold a 4 or better. 1 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 95% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Forest of Dean
Food hygiene ratings for each town Forest of Dean inspects.
- Lydney 130 places
- Coleford 106 places
- Cinderford 82 places
- Newent 49 places
- Gloucester 36 places
- Chepstow 33 places
- Glos 32 places
- Mitcheldean 23 places
- Newnham 21 places
- Longhope 17 places
Recently inspected in Forest of Dean
The most recent inspections published by Forest of Dean, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeeDee's Play Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Erol's Courtyard Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Five Acres High School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Newent Community School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Orepool Inn | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Tubby Tom's | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Elms | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Lamb Inn Mitcheldean Limited | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Original Only Food And Sauces | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| The Sweet Spot | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Old White Hart Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Xaeun Olive Oil | Importers/Exporters | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Forest of Dean
The lowest-rated food businesses in Forest of Dean are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruspidge Fish & Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Forest of Dean
How many food businesses does Forest of Dean rate?
Forest of Dean publishes food hygiene ratings for 802 businesses, of which 687 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean?
95% of rated businesses in Forest of Dean hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Forest of Dean have a bad hygiene rating?
1 food businesses in Forest of Dean hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 0 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Forest of Dean?
Environmental health officers employed by Forest of Dean carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Forest of Dean
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 3 Hill Street 5 - Very good
- A & H Jones 5 - Very good
- A Cup Of Char Cake Awaiting inspection
- Abbie's Cakes Awaiting inspection
- Acre & Blend 5 - Very good
- Adam Scott - The Choice Is Yours Exempt
- Adam's South Indian Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Al's Plaice 5 - Very good
- Allagrove 5 - Very good
- Alliance In Partnership 5 - Very good
- Alvington Service Station 5 - Very good
- Amici Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Andy's Butchers 5 - Very good
- Angel Hotel 5 - Very good
- Apple Orchard 5 - Very good
- Appledown House 5 - Very good
- Aramark @ Hartpury Mobile Van 5 - Very good
- Aramark At Hartpury Graze 5 - Very good
- Aramark Hartpury Enquire Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aramark Ltd @ Forest High School 5 - Very good
- Arden's Farm Shop 5 - Very good
- Art Of Coffee / The Lounge 5 - Very good
- Ashridge Farm Awaiting inspection
- Aspens Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aviator Enterprises Ltd 5 - Very good
- Awre Village Hall 5 - Very good
- Aylburton Methodist Church Exempt
- Ayleford Game 4 - Good
- B & M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
- Backyard Bakes Awaiting inspection
- Backyard Mobile Bars 5 - Very good
- Bagel Run 5 - Very good
- Baguette Stop 5 - Very good
- Bailey Hill Stores 5 - Very good
- Bailey Inn 5 - Very good
- Bake U Happy Awaiting inspection
- Baked Bliss Awaiting inspection
- Baked By Sue 5 - Very good
- Bakes And Makes 5 - Very good
- Bakes By Sarah 5 - Very good
- Bakes By Sarah 5 - Very good
- Bargain Booze (SJZP Ltd T/A) 5 - Very good
- Battlesports Ltd 5 - Very good
- Beauchamp Arms 5 - Very good
- Beautiful Bakes By Eva Awaiting inspection
- Being Peace Awaiting inspection
- Bells Hotel 5 - Very good
- Ben Creese Country Butchers Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bengal Balti 5 - Very good
- Bennys Butchers 5 - Very good
- Berry Hill News 5 - Very good
- Berry Hill Rugby Club 5 - Very good
- Berry Hill School Catering At Berry Hill Primary School 5 - Very good
- Berryhill Social Club (Kellsmeend) Ltd 5 - Very good
- Berryhill Under Fives Group 5 - Very good
- Bespoke Brewing Co 5 - Very good
- Best Kebab Awaiting inspection
- Best One 5 - Very good
- Beverage Boy Awaiting inspection
- BGF Game And Venison 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-06-29. Browse all UK councils →