The Bridge Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
The Bridge Cafe 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 20 August 2024, 22 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: 1 - 2 Bridge House, 38 Newerne Street, Lydney, GL15 5RF
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Bridge Cafe 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 Bridge Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Bridge Cafe 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 Bridge Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Deal Pie & Cake Co Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Tucker Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Forest Friendly Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2022 |
| The Swan Hotel And Ugly Duckling Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Lydney Rugby Football Club (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Jimmys Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Kaplan's Cafe \& Bistro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Ruddy's Of Lydney Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bridge Cafe
What is The Bridge Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 20 August 2024.
Is The Bridge Cafe 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 The Bridge Cafe last inspected?
The Bridge Cafe was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 The Bridge Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Bridge Cafe 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 Bridge Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Bridge Cafe 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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