The New Forge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broadland
The New Forge 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 5 June 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
97% of rated food businesses in Broadland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Broadland ratings →
Address: The Forge, Norwich Road, Aylsham, NR11 6UD
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How it compares in Broadland
That puts The New Forge among the 794 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 794 | 88% | ← The New Forge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 56 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 The New Forge 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 New Forge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bears Nursery School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Jubilee Family Centre Other catering premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Redwings Horse Sanctuary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Aylsham Learning Fedration At Bure Valley School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Breakfast & Tea Clubs At Bure Valley Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Aylsham Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The New Forge
What is The New Forge's food hygiene rating?
The New Forge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The New Forge 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 The New Forge last inspected?
The New Forge was last inspected on 5 June 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Forge?
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 The New Forge compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 906 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and The New Forge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects The New Forge 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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