Ruddy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gloucester City
Ruddy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 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: 55 Hucclecote Road, Gloucester, GL3 3TL
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts Ruddy 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% | ← Ruddy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ruddy 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 Ruddy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMS Food And Wine Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| Caterlink At Dinglewell Junior School School/college/university | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Charlie's Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Chosen Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Barnwood Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| At The Hill Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Charlies Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Barnwood Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Ruddy
What is Ruddy's food hygiene rating?
Ruddy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 8 March 2023.
Is Ruddy 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruddy last inspected?
Ruddy was last inspected on 8 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 Ruddy?
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 Ruddy 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 Ruddy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Ruddy 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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