The Cavern food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gloucester City
The Cavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: 56 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NF
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts The Cavern among the 833 places in Gloucester City holding top marks, 82% 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 | 833 | 82% | ← The Cavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 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 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 Cavern 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 Cavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimbles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bangkok Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Clementine Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Caterlink At Shire Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cafe 72 Other catering premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cavern
What is The Cavern's food hygiene rating?
The Cavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 30 May 2024.
Is The Cavern 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cavern last inspected?
The Cavern was last inspected on 30 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cavern?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cavern compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Cavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects The Cavern 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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