Village Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Forest of Dean
Village Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 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: The Village Inn, Beachley Road, Sedbury, NP16 7AA
How it compares in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Village Inn sits behind roughly 651 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ← Village Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Village Inn 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 Village Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| BlueBusBakes At Big Bean Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Sedbury Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Claire's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2021 |
| Best Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Coffee @ Upcycle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Village Inn
What is Village Inn's food hygiene rating?
Village Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 23 May 2024.
Is Village Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Inn last inspected?
Village Inn was last inspected on 23 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 Village Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Village Inn 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, while Village Inn holds a 4. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Village Inn 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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