Alan & Jo's food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Gloucester City
Alan & Jo's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Alan & Jo's was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Gloucester City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gloucester City ratings →
Address: St James Trading Estate, 278 Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4JJ
How this rating has changed
Alan & Jo's was re-inspected on 21 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts Alan & Jo's among the 835 places in Gloucester City holding top marks, 82% 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 | 835 | 82% | ← Alan & Jo's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 39 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 Alan & Jo's 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 Alan & Jo's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biedronki.com Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| British Halal Meats Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Caterlink At Hatherley Infant School School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Abu's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Barton Best Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Ariana Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| All Nations Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor St Catherines Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Alan & Jo's
What is Alan & Jo's's food hygiene rating?
Alan & Jo's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Alan & Jo's 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alan & Jo's last inspected?
Alan & Jo's was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alan & Jo's?
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 Alan & Jo's compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,020 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, and Alan & Jo's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects Alan & Jo's 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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