The Chill Out food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
The Chill Out holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 7 January 2020, more than 6 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: 36 Broad Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AJ
How it compares in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Chill Out 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 Chill Out | |
| 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 Chill Out 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 Chill Out, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newent Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Tudor Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Manna Creative Gifts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| Kam Wah Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Newent Circle Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| Newent Food \& Wine Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2023 |
| The Crusty Loaf Manufacturers/packers | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Chill Out
What is The Chill Out's food hygiene rating?
The Chill Out has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 7 January 2020.
Is The Chill Out 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chill Out last inspected?
The Chill Out was last inspected on 7 January 2020, more than 6 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 Chill Out?
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 Chill Out 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 Chill Out holds a 4. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Chill Out 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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