The Forge And Fern

South Gloucestershire

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Forge And Fern scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 9 February 2026 by South Gloucestershire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Forge And Fern, from February 2022 to February 2026.

Food hygiene rating history for The Forge And Fern
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 February 2022	Not rated	No numeric rating
9 February 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Forge And Fern in South Gloucestershire has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

76 Broad Street,
Staple Hill,
South Gloucestershire,
BS16 5NL

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

Who inspects The Forge And Fern?

Food hygiene at The Forge And Fern is inspected by South Gloucestershire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.southglos.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Forge And Fern

What is The Forge And Fern’s food hygiene rating?

The Forge And Fern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 February 2026.

When was The Forge And Fern last inspected?

The Forge And Fern was last inspected by South Gloucestershire on 9 February 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.