Lucky Takeway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Forest of Dean
Lucky Takeway 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
The rating dates from 1 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4 St John Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AR
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Lucky Takeway 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% | ← Lucky Takeway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lucky Takeway 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 Lucky Takeway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Dog House Micro Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2018 |
| Forest Sweets & Treats Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| David Sheppard's Family Business Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Scoff's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Tram Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Oriental Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Ritmo Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
Questions about Lucky Takeway
What is Lucky Takeway's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Takeway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 1 April 2025.
Is Lucky Takeway 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 Lucky Takeway last inspected?
Lucky Takeway was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 months 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 Lucky Takeway?
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 Lucky Takeway 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 Lucky Takeway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Lucky Takeway 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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