Fork & Spoon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Forest of Dean
Fork & Spoon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: 1B Heywood Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PL
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Fork & Spoon 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% | ← Fork & Spoon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fork & Spoon 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 Fork & Spoon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderburys Local Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Mila Market Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Cinderford Grill \& Peri Peri Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Camerons Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cinderford Pizza Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Pick A Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Fork & Spoon
What is Fork & Spoon's food hygiene rating?
Fork & Spoon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Fork & Spoon 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fork & Spoon last inspected?
Fork & Spoon was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Fork & Spoon?
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 Fork & Spoon 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 Fork & Spoon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Fork & Spoon 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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