Old White Hart Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Forest of Dean
Old White Hart Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Old White Hart Inn was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Market Place, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AW
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Old White Hart Inn 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% | ← Old White Hart Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old White Hart Inn 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 Old White Hart Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Mills Newsagent Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Art Of Coffee / The Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Simply Wild Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Crusty Loaf Manufacturers/packers | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Forest Deli Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Little Stars Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| David Sheppard's Family Business Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Old White Hart Inn
What is Old White Hart Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old White Hart Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Old White Hart Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old White Hart Inn last inspected?
Old White Hart Inn was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Old White Hart Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Old White Hart Inn 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 Old White Hart Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Old White Hart Inn 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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