The Belfry Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Forest of Dean
The Belfry Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Broad Street, Littledean, Cinderford, GL14 3JS
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Belfry Hotel among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 95% | ← The Belfry Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Belfry Hotel none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Belfry Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryday's Traditional Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Littledean Stores Sanghera Bros Ltd Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2022 |
| Something Else Mobile caterer | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Littledean House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Littledean C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bespoke Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Church Farm Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Hips Littledean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about The Belfry Hotel
What is The Belfry Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Belfry Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 14 October 2024.
Is The Belfry Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Belfry Hotel last inspected?
The Belfry Hotel was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Belfry Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Belfry Hotel compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and The Belfry Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Belfry Hotel and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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