The Old Forge Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stroud
The Old Forge Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bristol Road, Whitminster, Gloucester, GL2 7NY
How it compares in Stroud
That puts The Old Forge Inn among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← The Old Forge Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 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 Old Forge 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 The Old Forge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| FOCCO Coffee Roasters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Yan Sushi Mobile caterer | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2025 |
| Indian Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Atlas Camps Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Buddies Breakfast Club School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Caterlink Limited Whitminster Endowed C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Highfields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about The Old Forge Inn
What is The Old Forge Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Forge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 11 November 2024.
Is The Old Forge Inn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Forge Inn last inspected?
The Old Forge Inn was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Forge Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Forge Inn compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Forge Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Old Forge 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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