The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arun
The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd 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 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Slindon Forge Reynolds Lane, Slindon, BN18 0QT
How it compares in Arun
That puts The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd 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 Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slindon Patisserie Disco Buns Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Slindon College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Camping and Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| National Trust Slindon Estate Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Woodacre Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| MJM Care Group Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Chestnuts Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2022 |
| David Kibble Wines Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd
What is The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 11 November 2024.
Is The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd 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 Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd last inspected?
The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Forge Village Stores 7 Cafe Ltd 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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