Dog And Muffler Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
Dog And Muffler Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Dog And Muffler Inn was inspected on 18 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Forest of Dean score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Forest of Dean ratings →
Address: Joyford, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7AS
How this rating has changed
Dog And Muffler Inn was re-inspected on 18 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Dog And Muffler Inn among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 94% 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 | 94% | ← Dog And Muffler Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 119 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 Very 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 Dog And Muffler Inn 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 Dog And Muffler Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill School Catering At Berry Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Globe Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Berry Hill Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| Huang's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Berry Hill News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Dairy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2021 |
| The New Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Berryhill Under Fives Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
Questions about Dog And Muffler Inn
What is Dog And Muffler Inn's food hygiene rating?
Dog And Muffler Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 18 July 2026.
Is Dog And Muffler Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dog And Muffler Inn last inspected?
Dog And Muffler Inn was last inspected on 18 July 2026, a month 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 Dog And Muffler Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dog And Muffler Inn compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
94% of the 689 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and Dog And Muffler Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Dog And Muffler Inn 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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