Al's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Forest of Dean
Al's Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Al's Plaice was inspected on 18 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Forest of Dean score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Forest of Dean ratings →
Address: 31 Gloucester Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BH
How this rating has changed
Al's Plaice was re-inspected on 18 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 July 2026 | 5 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 Forest of Dean
That puts Al's Plaice among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 94% 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 | 94% | ← Al's Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 32 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 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 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 Al's Plaice 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 Al's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balti Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Maa Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
| Milano Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Angel Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ritmo Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Hong Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Kaplan's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| The Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2017 |
Questions about Al's Plaice
What is Al's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Al's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 18 July 2026.
Is Al's Plaice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al's Plaice last inspected?
Al's Plaice was last inspected on 18 July 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 Al's Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Al's Plaice compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
94% of the 689 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and Al's Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Al's Plaice 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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Al's Plaice is one of 107 rated food businesses in Coleford. See every hygiene rating in Coleford →
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