Colliery Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Forest of Dean
Colliery Cafe 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 19 June 2024, more than 2 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: Hopewell Colliery, Speech House Road, Broadwell, GL16 7EG
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Colliery Cafe 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% | ← Colliery Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Colliery Cafe 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 Colliery Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C U Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Dome Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2021 |
| Forest Hills Golf And Leisure Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Broadwell Amateurs Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Pedalabikeaway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Premier Store Forest Of Dean Retail LTD Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Greenwoods Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Colliery Cafe
What is Colliery Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Colliery Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Colliery Cafe 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 Colliery Cafe last inspected?
Colliery Cafe was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 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 Colliery Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Colliery Cafe 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 Colliery Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Colliery Cafe 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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