Hips Harbourside
Very good. Last inspection 10 March 2026.
Quick facts
- Hips Harbourside scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 10 March 2026.
- Verdict: Very good.
- Classified as takeaway/sandwich shop in Forest of Dean.
- Inspected by Forest of Dean Environmental Health.
Local authority: Forest of Dean · council website ↗
A clean-sheet inspection.
All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.
Classified as a takeaway operation. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about Hips Harbourside.
What is Hips Harbourside's FSA hygiene rating?
Hips Harbourside scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 10 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was Hips Harbourside last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Hips Harbourside was on 10 March 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is Hips Harbourside required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does Hips Harbourside compare to other venues in Forest of Dean?
Hips Harbourside's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Forest of Dean on the dedicated Forest of Dean aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 10 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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