The George food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
The George holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 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: George Inn, High Street, St Briavels, GL15 6TA
How it compares in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The George sits behind roughly 682 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← The George | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 George 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 George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2021 |
| St Briavels YHA Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| St Briavels Primary School School/college/university | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Hedgerows Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about The George
What is The George's food hygiene rating?
The George has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Forest of Dean Council on 1 October 2025.
Is The George safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The George last inspected?
The George was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 George?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The George 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, while The George holds a 3. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The George 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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