Food hygiene ratings in Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean inspects and rates 807 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 691 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 116 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. Not one currently sits at 2 or below, unusual, and worth knowing if you are choosing where to eat.
| 5 out of 5 | 653 | 95% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 32 | 5% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Forest of Dean
Food hygiene ratings for each town Forest of Dean inspects.
- Lydney 130 places
- Coleford 107 places
- Cinderford 83 places
- Newent 49 places
- Gloucester 36 places
- Chepstow 33 places
- Glos 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essar Brierley Service Station | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Butchers Arms | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Cinderford | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Hong Kong House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Backyard Bakes | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Bo-Peeps Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Four Seasons Coffee Shop | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Toby's Cake Creations | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Flames Pizza & Kebab House | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2026 |
| The White Hart | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2026 |
| Leaf Creative Garden Centre (Blue Diamond) Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2026 |
| Prospect House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Forest of Dean
No food business in Forest of Dean currently holds a 0 or 1 rating.
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 807 businesses, of which 691 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?
None. No rated food business in Forest of Dean currently scores 2 or below.
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.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-11. Browse all UK councils →