The Feathers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Forest of Dean
The Feathers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 August 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Feathers Hotel, 30 Market Place, Coleford, GL16 8AA
How it compares in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Feathers sits behind roughly 651 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ← The Feathers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Feathers 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 Feathers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Kaplan's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Milano Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Angel Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ritmo Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Forest Deli Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Lucky Takeway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cinnamon Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Feathers
What is The Feathers's food hygiene rating?
The Feathers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 22 August 2017.
Is The Feathers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Feathers last inspected?
The Feathers was last inspected on 22 August 2017, more than 8 years 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 Feathers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Feathers 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, while The Feathers holds a 4. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Feathers 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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