Forest Foodbank food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Forest of Dean
Forest Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2019, more than 6 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: Unit 5, Eastern United Works, Ruspidge Road, GL14 3AW
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Forest Foodbank 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% | ← Forest Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Forest Foodbank 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 Forest Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruspidge Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Lower Ruspidge Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| D S Forest Ltd - White Hart Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Food For Thought Mentoring Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Soudley School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| The White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bristol House Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2018 |
Questions about Forest Foodbank
What is Forest Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Forest Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 26 November 2019.
Is Forest Foodbank 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forest Foodbank last inspected?
Forest Foodbank was last inspected on 26 November 2019, more than 6 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 Forest Foodbank?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forest Foodbank 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 Forest Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Forest Foodbank 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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