Food Hygiene Ratings in Gloucester City

1,067 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.9% rated "very good".

1,067
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
9
Rated 0 or 1
81.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good81.9%835
Good12.2%124
Satisfactory3.9%40
Improvement Needed1.1%11
Major Improvement0.7%7
Urgent Improvement0.2%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28426.6%
Other catering premises20519.2%
Retailers - other19017.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop11010.3%
Mobile caterer746.9%
School/college/university706.6%
Caring Premises575.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub343.2%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,067 registered food businesses for Gloucester City. Of these, 1,019 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 9 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Roosters ChickenGL1 1QN0Jan 30, 2026
Sahara KitchenGL1 4EN0Mar 05, 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
Curry Wraps By Mallu KitchenGL1 5SD2Feb 19, 2026
Domino's PizzaGL4 3BU2Jun 17, 2026
Ice Cream And Manor Farm ShopGL2 2May 14, 2025
Kaspas Desserts GloucesterGL1 1DH2Apr 08, 2026
Madina Halal MeatsGL1 4EN2Nov 06, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 835 food businesses in Gloucester City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.9% 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