The Royal Exchange food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
The Royal Exchange 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 17 July 2024, 23 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: Royal Exchange Inn, Gloucester Road, Hartpury, GL19 3BW
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts The Royal Exchange 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 Royal Exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal Exchange 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 Royal Exchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Cater Ltd @ Hartpury C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Progressive Sports @ Hartpury School/college/university | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Watersmeet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Longridge Farm Produce Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Ashleworth C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Woodpeckers Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about The Royal Exchange
What is The Royal Exchange's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 17 July 2024.
Is The Royal Exchange 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 Royal Exchange last inspected?
The Royal Exchange was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 Royal Exchange?
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 Royal Exchange 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 Royal Exchange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Royal Exchange 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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Understanding this rating
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