The Forge Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Forge Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: The Forge Cafe was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: The Old Forge, Bridge Road, Goonhavern, TR4 9PY
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How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Forge Cafe among the 4,511 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← The Forge Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 Forge Cafe 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 Forge Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goonhavern Primary School School/college/university | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Bridge Stores Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bay Tree Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Spectrum Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2013 |
| Longview Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Green Light Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2018 |
| Sunset Bar And Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about The Forge Cafe
What is The Forge Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Forge Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 7 August 2026.
Is The Forge Cafe 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 Forge Cafe last inspected?
The Forge Cafe was last inspected on 7 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Forge Cafe?
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 Forge Cafe compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Forge Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Forge Cafe 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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