Butchers Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
Butchers Arms 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: Butchers Arms was inspected on 6 August 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: High Street, Clearwell, Coleford, GL16 8JS
How this rating has changed
Butchers Arms was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 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 Butchers Arms 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% | ← Butchers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Butchers Arms 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 Butchers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Farmhouse Hotel And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Country House Weddings Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Clearwell C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Country House Weddings Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Lamb Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Lamproom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Miners Sling Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Orepool Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Butchers Arms
What is Butchers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Butchers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Butchers Arms 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 Butchers Arms last inspected?
Butchers Arms was last inspected on 6 August 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 Butchers Arms?
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 Butchers Arms 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 Butchers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Butchers Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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Butchers Arms is one of 107 rated food businesses in Coleford. See every hygiene rating in Coleford →
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