Royal Spring Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
Royal Spring 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
The rating dates from 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Vention Lane, Lydbrook, Glos, GL17 9RL
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Royal Spring Inn 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% | ← Royal Spring Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal Spring 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 Royal Spring Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tump Burgers Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| River Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Ruthie T's Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Forge Hammer Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Wye Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Colliers Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Chronos Technology Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited At Lydbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Royal Spring Inn
What is Royal Spring Inn's food hygiene rating?
Royal Spring Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Royal Spring 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 Royal Spring Inn last inspected?
Royal Spring Inn was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 Royal Spring Inn?
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 Royal Spring Inn 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 Royal Spring Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Royal Spring 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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