Cowshill Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Forest of Dean
Cowshill Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: Cowshill House, Cows Hill Farm, Hewelsfield, GL15 6UP
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Cowshill Farm 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% | ← Cowshill Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Cowshill Farm 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 Cowshill Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madgetts Game Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Brockweir/Hewelsfield Shop And Cafe Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Brook Farm Bakery Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Go Wild Education Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| St Briavels Meats Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Camp Hillcrest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2021 |
| Chris's Fruit \& Veg Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2018 |
| St Briavels Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Cowshill Farm
What is Cowshill Farm's food hygiene rating?
Cowshill Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Cowshill Farm 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cowshill Farm last inspected?
Cowshill Farm was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Cowshill Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cowshill Farm 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 Cowshill Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Cowshill Farm 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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