The Runcible Spoon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
The Runcible Spoon 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 29 July 2025, 11 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: 10 Church Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1PP
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Runcible Spoon 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% | ← The Runcible Spoon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Runcible Spoon 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 Runcible Spoon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erol's Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Peggy's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Newent Pizza And Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Sizzling Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Bombay Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| The George Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| Premier Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Huntley Cricket Club - Pavilion And Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Runcible Spoon
What is The Runcible Spoon's food hygiene rating?
The Runcible Spoon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 29 July 2025.
Is The Runcible Spoon 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 Runcible Spoon last inspected?
The Runcible Spoon was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 The Runcible Spoon?
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 Runcible Spoon 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 The Runcible Spoon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Runcible Spoon 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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