The Crusty Loaf food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Forest of Dean
The Crusty Loaf 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 10 May 2024, more than 2 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: 1 Market Place, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AQ
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Crusty Loaf 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 Crusty Loaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Crusty Loaf 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 Crusty Loaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Of Coffee / The Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Simply Wild Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Forest Deli Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Mills Newsagent Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Old White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Proper Job Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
Questions about The Crusty Loaf
What is The Crusty Loaf's food hygiene rating?
The Crusty Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 10 May 2024.
Is The Crusty Loaf 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 The Crusty Loaf last inspected?
The Crusty Loaf was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 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 The Crusty Loaf?
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 Crusty Loaf 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 Crusty Loaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Crusty Loaf 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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