Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Forest of Dean
Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 August 2023, 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: The Grange Village, Dean Road, Newnham, GL14 1HJ
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen 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% | ← Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen 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 Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Orchard Caring Premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Cater Cater Ltd At Newnham St Peter School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| The Railway Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Shop@TheShip Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| The George Cafe And Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Post Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2025 |
| Severnside Press Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| The Club Newnham Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
Questions about Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen
What is Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 30 August 2023.
Is Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen last inspected?
Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen was last inspected on 30 August 2023, more than 2 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 Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen 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 Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen 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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