The George

St Briavels

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 1 October 2025 by Forest of Dean.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The George, from August 2021 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The George.

Food hygiene rating history for The George
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 August 2021	5 / 5	Very good
1 October 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The George in St Briavels has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

George Inn,
High Street,
St Briavels,
Lydney,
GL15 6TA

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The George. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The George?

Food hygiene at The George is inspected by Forest of Dean, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.fdean.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The George

What is The George’s food hygiene rating?

The George has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 October 2025.

When was The George last inspected?

The George was last inspected by Forest of Dean on 1 October 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.