The Ark Cafe
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Ark Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Good News Centre, High Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AN, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Forest of Dean oversees 780 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Good News Centre, High Street, Newent, Gloucestershire
- Postcode
- GL18 1AN
- Local Authority
- Forest of Dean
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1642111
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Ark Cafe?
The Ark Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Forest of Dean.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Ark Cafe last inspected?
The Ark Cafe was last inspected on 2025-09-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Ark Cafe located?
The Ark Cafe is located at Good News Centre, High Street, Newent, Gloucestershire , GL18 1AN, in the Forest of Dean local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GL18 postcode area.