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Food Hygiene Ratings in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 95% of 679 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.94/5. These figures cover 796 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Forest of Dean has 645 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 679 rated premises (95%). 0 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 13 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 95%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +15.3 pp
- National rank
- 6 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Forest of Dean
Plus 80 awaiting inspection and 37 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 80 awaiting inspection and 37 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Forest of Dean: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean?
- The average food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean is 4.94 out of 5, across 679 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Forest of Dean compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 95% of rated premises in Forest of Dean hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Forest of Dean 6 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Forest of Dean have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 645 food businesses in Forest of Dean hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 95% of the 679 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 13 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Forest of Dean have a low hygiene rating?
- 0 food businesses in Forest of Dean are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Forest of Dean food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Forest of Dean (796 establishments on record, 679 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Forest of Dean
- Greggs PLCRetailers - other · 65 Newerne Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire · GL15 5RA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Lobi Patisserie CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 The Archway, Newerne Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire · GL15 5RF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Curry LeafRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 37 - 39 High Street, Cinderford, Gloucestershire · GL14 2SL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
- Church Farm KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Church Farm, Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford · GL14 3NL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
- Caterlink Limited At Littledean C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford, Gloucestershire · GL14 3NL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
- Drybrook Rugby Football ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Mannings Ground, High Street, Drybrook, Gloucestershire · GL17 9EU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
- Hot And ReadyMobile caterer · GL145/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
- Pizza PartyMobile caterer · GL145/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
- Glyn Allford CateringRetailers - other · Yard B, The Marina, Harbour Road, Lydney · GL15 5ET5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
- Ruddy's Of LydneyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 53 Newerne Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire · GL15 5RA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
- The Littledean Cake ShedRetailers - other · GL145/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
- Caterlink Limited At English Bicknor C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Balls Hill, English Bicknor, Coleford, Gloucestershire · GL16 7PG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 796 real Food Standards Agency records for Forest of Dean, of which 679 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.