Food Hygiene Ratings in Gloucester City

1,049 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.6% rated "very good".

1,049
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
8
Rated 0 or 1
81.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good81.6%810
Good12.4%123
Satisfactory4.3%43
Improvement Needed0.9%9
Major Improvement0.7%7
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28026.7%
Other catering premises19518.6%
Retailers - other18417.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop11110.6%
Mobile caterer706.7%
School/college/university706.7%
Caring Premises585.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub363.4%

Food hygiene ratings in Gloucester City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Gloucester City currently has 1,049 registered food businesses. Of these, 993 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Roosters ChickenGL1 1QN0Jan 30, 2026
All Nation FoodsGL1 4XE1Jan 07, 2025
Bismillah ButchersGL1 4EN1Feb 04, 2026
Ceylon SensationGL4 1Oct 06, 2025
Friar Tucks QuedgeleyGL2 4PQ1Jul 01, 2025
Hilltop HouseGL1 1XE1Mar 25, 2025
Mayflower Take AwayGL1 4JJ1Oct 16, 2025
Nithiya SuperstoreGL1 3NE1Mar 12, 2025
Captain Of SweetsGL1 3AJ2Mar 19, 2025
Greek On The NorthgateGL1 1SQ2Dec 10, 2025
Ice Cream And Manor Farm ShopGL2 2May 14, 2025
Madina Halal MeatsGL1 4EN2Nov 06, 2025
Mela's Space Suya & Jollof RiceGL1 4HR2Jan 06, 2026
NowruzGL1 1RP2Dec 15, 2025
Southwest GrillGL1 4SY2Jun 21, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Gloucester City have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 810 food businesses in Gloucester City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Gloucester City?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Gloucester City?+

Inspection frequency in Gloucester City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies