Cafe 72 food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gloucester City
Cafe 72 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 September 2025, 10 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.
Address: 22 Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2DP
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts Cafe 72 among the 833 places in Gloucester City holding top marks, 82% 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 | 833 | 82% | ← Cafe 72 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 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 Cafe 72 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 Cafe 72, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Brunswick Baptist Church Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Ajb Meats Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Cafe 72
What is Cafe 72's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 72 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Cafe 72 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe 72 last inspected?
Cafe 72 was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe 72?
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 Cafe 72 compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 72 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Cafe 72 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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