Ruardean Stores (Londis) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Forest of Dean
Ruardean Stores (Londis) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 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: School Road, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XQ
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Ruardean Stores (Londis) 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% | ← Ruardean Stores (Londis) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Ruardean Stores (Londis) 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 Ruardean Stores (Londis), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Ruardean C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
| Ruardean C Of E Primary School - Wraparound Clubs School/college/university | 171 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ruardean War Memorial Hall Retailers - other | 180 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crooked End Farm Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| Caterlink At Woodside Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
Questions about Ruardean Stores (Londis)
What is Ruardean Stores (Londis)'s food hygiene rating?
Ruardean Stores (Londis) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Ruardean Stores (Londis) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruardean Stores (Londis) last inspected?
Ruardean Stores (Londis) was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Ruardean Stores (Londis)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ruardean Stores (Londis) 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 Ruardean Stores (Londis) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Ruardean Stores (Londis) 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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