Severn Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Forest of Dean
Severn Bakery 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 22 May 2024, 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: Taurus Crafts, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, GL15 6BU
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Severn Bakery 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% | ← Severn Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Severn Bakery 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 Severn Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mia-Rose Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Severn Zero Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Severnside Skills (Training Kitchen) At Taurus Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Taurus Crafts - Severnside Skills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Taurus Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Chocolate Bar Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| The Chocolate Bar Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Krazy Golf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about Severn Bakery
What is Severn Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Severn Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Severn Bakery 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 Severn Bakery last inspected?
Severn Bakery was last inspected on 22 May 2024, 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 Severn Bakery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Severn Bakery 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 Severn Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Severn Bakery 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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