St Briavels Meats food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Forest of Dean
St Briavels Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Butchers, Great Dunkilns Farm, Bream Road, GL15 6QY
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts St Briavels Meats 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% | ← St Briavels Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 St Briavels Meats 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 St Briavels Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preservation Society Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Hedgerows Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| St Briavels Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| The Pantry Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2021 |
| The George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 October 2025 |
| St Briavels YHA Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cowshill Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Wildings Ed School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about St Briavels Meats
What is St Briavels Meats's food hygiene rating?
St Briavels Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 22 July 2022.
Is St Briavels Meats 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Briavels Meats last inspected?
St Briavels Meats was last inspected on 22 July 2022, more than 3 years 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 St Briavels Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Briavels Meats 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 St Briavels Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects St Briavels Meats 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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