St Briavels YHA food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Forest of Dean
St Briavels YHA holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 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: The Castle, Church Street, St Briavels, GL15 6RG
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts St Briavels YHA 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 YHA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 YHA 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 YHA, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 October 2025 |
| The Pantry Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2021 |
| St Briavels Primary School School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Hedgerows Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about St Briavels YHA
What is St Briavels YHA's food hygiene rating?
St Briavels YHA has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 7 November 2024.
Is St Briavels YHA 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Briavels YHA last inspected?
St Briavels YHA was last inspected on 7 November 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 St Briavels YHA?
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 YHA 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 YHA is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects St Briavels YHA 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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