Central Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Forest of Dean
Central Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 June 2022, more than 4 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: Church Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0PA
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Central Stores 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% | ← Central Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Central Stores 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 Central Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meat Hut Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| The Forest Bakehouse Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Puffelly Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| The Authentic Bread Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Just Pressed Cider Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| The Yew Tree At Longhope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Old Rectory Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Harts Barn Cookery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Central Stores
What is Central Stores's food hygiene rating?
Central Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 7 June 2022.
Is Central Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Stores last inspected?
Central Stores was last inspected on 7 June 2022, more than 4 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 Central Stores?
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 Central Stores 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 Central Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Central Stores 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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Central Stores is one of 17 rated food businesses in Longhope. See every hygiene rating in Longhope →
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