The Akash Indian Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
The Akash Indian Restaurant 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 7 August 2025, 11 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: Akash Tandoori Restaurant, 92 High Street, Cinderford, GL14 2SZ
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Akash Indian Restaurant 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 Akash Indian Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Akash Indian Restaurant 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 Akash Indian Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Cinderford Greggs Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Cinderford PFS Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| Curry Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Real Deal Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2019 |
Questions about The Akash Indian Restaurant
What is The Akash Indian Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Akash Indian Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Akash Indian Restaurant 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 Akash Indian Restaurant last inspected?
The Akash Indian Restaurant was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Akash Indian Restaurant?
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 Akash Indian Restaurant 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 Akash Indian Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Akash Indian Restaurant 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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