FOOD hygiene ratings are more important than ever when choosing somewhere to grab a takeaway from, so we have put together a list of takeaways and places where you can buy a sandwich or snack that have the best possible food hygiene ratings.

Food outlets across the county are routinely visited by a food hygiene inspector from the council and given a rating of zero to five.

Establishments with three consecutive five star hygiene ratings are given an 'elite' rating.

This is to show customers if a restaurant has a consistent record of achieving the top food hygiene score.

However, the lack of an Elite award should not bring into question in any way the compliance of a business which has already achieved the top rating - with many not having had the chance to be inspected three times - especially given the impact of the pandemic.

To build up three sets of the top rating can take more than four years.

These Dursley outlets have qualified for the Scores On The Doors Elite award by receiving three consecutive 5 star ratings:

Golden Wall

44 Long Street, Dursley, GL11 4JB Rating - 5 - Elite

Old Spot Inn

2 Hill Road, Dursley, GL11 4JQ Rating - 5 - Elite

One Stop

1-3 Phillimore Road, Dursley, GL11 6LQ Rating - 5 - Elite

The New Inn

82 - 84 Woodmancote, Dursley, GL11 4AJ Rating - 5 - Elite

The Ionian Farmshop & Kitchen

Bristol Road, Cam, GL11 5JD Rating - 5 - Elite

Warwick Bakers

29 Parsonage Street, Dursley, GL11 4BW Rating - 5 - Elite

Wild Goose Garage

27 Kingshill Road, Dursley, GL11 4BJ