The Woolaston Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
The Woolaston Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Woolaston Inn was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Forest of Dean score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Forest of Dean ratings →
Address: Woolaston Inn, Brookend, Woolaston, GL15 6PW
How this rating has changed
The Woolaston Inn has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 20 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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How it compares in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so The Woolaston Inn sits behind roughly 651 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 32 | 5% | ← The Woolaston Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Woolaston Inn 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 Woolaston Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunts Premium Beef Retailers - other | 348 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Netherend Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2018 |
| Netherend Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Woolaston Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Court Farm Lakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| Swan House Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Rising Sun Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
Questions about The Woolaston Inn
What is The Woolaston Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Woolaston Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 20 July 2026.
Is The Woolaston Inn 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woolaston Inn last inspected?
The Woolaston Inn was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month 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 Woolaston Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Woolaston Inn compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
94% of the 689 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, while The Woolaston Inn holds a 4. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Woolaston Inn 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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