The Crusty Loaf food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Forest of Dean
The Crusty Loaf 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 11 September 2024, 22 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: 5 Broad Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AQ
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Crusty Loaf 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% | ← The Crusty Loaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Crusty Loaf 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 Crusty Loaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Newent Circle Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| Newent Food \& Wine Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2023 |
| Manna Creative Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Newent Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Tudor Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| The Chill Out Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2020 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Crusty Loaf
What is The Crusty Loaf's food hygiene rating?
The Crusty Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 11 September 2024.
Is The Crusty Loaf 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 The Crusty Loaf last inspected?
The Crusty Loaf was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 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 The Crusty Loaf?
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 Crusty Loaf 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 The Crusty Loaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Crusty Loaf 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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