Humbug Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
Humbug Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 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: Perry Press, Pitching Green, Blakeney, GL15 4DQ
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Humbug Barn 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% | ← Humbug Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Humbug Barn 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 Humbug Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Viney St Swithins Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Cock Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Blakeney Under Fives Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Caterlink Limited At Blakeney Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Blakeney Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Travancore Blakeney Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2019 |
Questions about Humbug Barn
What is Humbug Barn's food hygiene rating?
Humbug Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 25 September 2023.
Is Humbug Barn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Humbug Barn last inspected?
Humbug Barn was last inspected on 25 September 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 Humbug Barn?
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 Humbug Barn 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 Humbug Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Humbug Barn 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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