Forest Bakery Whimsey food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Forest of Dean
Forest Bakery Whimsey holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 1, Whimsey Industrial Estate Road, Cinderford, GL14 3JA
How it compares in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Forest Bakery Whimsey 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% | ← Forest Bakery Whimsey | |
| 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 Forest Bakery Whimsey 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 Forest Bakery Whimsey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderford Service Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2022 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cinderford Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Cinderford PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Food Central And The View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bo-Peeps Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Alliance In Partnership School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Forest Bakery Whimsey
What is Forest Bakery Whimsey's food hygiene rating?
Forest Bakery Whimsey has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Forest Bakery Whimsey 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forest Bakery Whimsey last inspected?
Forest Bakery Whimsey was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 Forest Bakery Whimsey?
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 Forest Bakery Whimsey 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 Forest Bakery Whimsey holds a 4. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Forest Bakery Whimsey 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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