The Monk's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gloucester City
The Monk's Kitchen 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
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 4 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: Gloucester Cathedral, College Green, Gloucester, GL1 2LR
How it compares in Gloucester City
That puts The Monk's Kitchen among the 833 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 | 833 | 82% | ← The Monk's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 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 The Monk's Kitchen 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 Monk's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Brimbles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bangkok Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Clementine Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Caterlink At Shire Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Ajb Meats Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about The Monk's Kitchen
What is The Monk's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Monk's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gloucester City Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Monk's Kitchen 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 Monk's Kitchen last inspected?
The Monk's Kitchen was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 months ago. 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 The Monk's Kitchen?
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 The Monk's Kitchen compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, and The Monk's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects The Monk's Kitchen 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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