The Forest Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashfield
The Forest Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Forest Tavern was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 24 Skegby Road, NG17 9JD
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts The Forest Tavern among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← The Forest Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 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 Forest Tavern 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 Forest Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Annesley Woodhouse W.M.C Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Ian Whites Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Crossland Cakery Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Cricketers arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Barlows and Barlows catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Belmont Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2023 |
| Annesley Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about The Forest Tavern
What is The Forest Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Forest Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Forest Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Forest Tavern last inspected?
The Forest Tavern was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Forest Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Forest Tavern compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Forest Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects The Forest Tavern 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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