The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gloucester City
The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 November 2024, 19 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: 5 - 7 Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HG
How it compares in Gloucester City
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,018 rated places in Gloucester City score this low, about one in 102. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 833 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Brasov South Ltd Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Arriva Care Services Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Butlers Of Gloucester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ajb Meats Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cafe 72 Other catering premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe
What is The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Gloucester City Council on 13 November 2024.
Is The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe last inspected?
The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 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 The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, while The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects The Thirsty Pine Beer Cafe 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Gloucester City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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