The Elms food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Forest of Dean
The Elms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Elms was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Elms Residential Home, Staunton, Coleford, GL16 8NX
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Elms 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 Elms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elms 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 Elms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracelands Campsite Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Greenacres Campsite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Biblins Tea Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2019 |
| Forest Holidays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Esso Lowerlane Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Baguette Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Huang's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Berry Hill News Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
Questions about The Elms
What is The Elms's food hygiene rating?
The Elms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 15 June 2026.
Is The Elms 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Elms last inspected?
The Elms was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Elms?
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 Elms 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 Elms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Elms 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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The Elms is one of 106 rated food businesses in Coleford. See every hygiene rating in Coleford →
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