Apple Orchard food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Forest of Dean
Apple Orchard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 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: Dean Road, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1HH
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts Apple Orchard 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% | ← Apple Orchard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Apple Orchard 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 Apple Orchard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Village - Crows Nest Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Cater Cater Ltd At Newnham St Peter School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2023 |
| The Railway Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Shop@TheShip Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| The George Cafe And Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| The Club Newnham Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2022 |
| Post Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2025 |
| Severnside Press Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
Questions about Apple Orchard
What is Apple Orchard's food hygiene rating?
Apple Orchard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 2 January 2020.
Is Apple Orchard 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apple Orchard last inspected?
Apple Orchard was last inspected on 2 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 Apple Orchard?
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 Apple Orchard 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 Apple Orchard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects Apple Orchard 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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