1,049 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.6% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters Chicken | GL1 1QN | 0 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| All Nation Foods | GL1 4XE | 1 | Jan 07, 2025 |
| Bismillah Butchers | GL1 4EN | 1 | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Ceylon Sensation | GL4 | 1 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| Friar Tucks Quedgeley | GL2 4PQ | 1 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Hilltop House | GL1 1XE | 1 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Mayflower Take Away | GL1 4JJ | 1 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Nithiya Superstore | GL1 3NE | 1 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Captain Of Sweets | GL1 3AJ | 2 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Greek On The Northgate | GL1 1SQ | 2 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Ice Cream And Manor Farm Shop | GL2 | 2 | May 14, 2025 |
| Madina Halal Meats | GL1 4EN | 2 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Mela's Space Suya & Jollof Rice | GL1 4HR | 2 | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Nowruz | GL1 1RP | 2 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Southwest Grill | GL1 4SY | 2 | Jun 21, 2024 |
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.
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.
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.