Jimmys Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Forest of Dean
Jimmys Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Jimmys Kitchen was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Forest of Dean score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Forest of Dean ratings →
Address: Unit 1, 71 Newerne Street, Lydney, GL15 5RA
How this rating has changed
Jimmys Kitchen was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Jimmys Kitchen among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 94% 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 | 94% | ← Jimmys Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 32 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 Jimmys Kitchen 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 Jimmys Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaplan's Cafe \& Bistro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
| Ruddy's Of Lydney Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Sanremo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bargain Booze (SJZP Ltd T/A) Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2021 |
| AZ General Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 44 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| The Real Deal Pie & Cake Co Manufacturers/packers | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Tucker Mobile caterer | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Jimmys Kitchen
What is Jimmys Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Jimmys Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Jimmys Kitchen 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jimmys Kitchen last inspected?
Jimmys Kitchen was last inspected on 7 August 2026, a month 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 Jimmys Kitchen?
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 Jimmys Kitchen compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
94% of the 689 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and Jimmys Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Jimmys Kitchen 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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Jimmys Kitchen is one of 129 rated food businesses in Lydney. See every hygiene rating in Lydney →
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