The Coombs food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Forest of Dean
The Coombs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 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: The Gorse, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QE
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Coombs 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 Coombs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Coombs 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 Coombs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Lowerlane Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| St John's C Of E Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| St Johns C Of E Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Oriental Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Lucky Takeway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Forest Sweets & Treats Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| David Sheppard's Family Business Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Coombs
What is The Coombs's food hygiene rating?
The Coombs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Coombs 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coombs last inspected?
The Coombs was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Coombs?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coombs 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 Coombs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Coombs 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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