Al Furat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gloucester City
Al Furat holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 March 2023, more than 3 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: 105 Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4HR
How it compares in Gloucester City
In Gloucester City, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Furat sits behind roughly 833 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 833 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ← Al Furat | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Al Furat 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 Al Furat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Best Foods Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Butlers Of Gloucester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brasov South Ltd Retailers - other | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Ariana Store Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Biedronki.com Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Arriva Care Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| British Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Al Furat
What is Al Furat's food hygiene rating?
Al Furat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gloucester City Council on 27 March 2023.
Is Al Furat safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Furat last inspected?
Al Furat was last inspected on 27 March 2023, more than 3 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 Al Furat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Al Furat compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, while Al Furat holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Al Furat 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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