Lawnside Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stroud
Lawnside Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 July 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: 5 Lawnside, Forest Green, Nailsworth, GL6 0ER
How it compares in Stroud
That puts Lawnside Stores among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← Lawnside Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 Lawnside Stores 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 Lawnside Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Forest Green Community Cafe Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Champion Sausage Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Forest Green Rovers FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Coxwold Preserve Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2018 |
| Nailsworth Filling Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2018 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2021 |
| The Steppes Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Lawnside Stores
What is Lawnside Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lawnside Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 6 July 2023.
Is Lawnside Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lawnside Stores last inspected?
Lawnside Stores was last inspected on 6 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lawnside Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lawnside Stores compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and Lawnside Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects Lawnside Stores 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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Lawnside Stores is one of 51 rated food businesses in Nailsworth. See every hygiene rating in Nailsworth →
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