Food hygiene ratings in Clifton
There are 278 food businesses in Clifton with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Bristol Council. A further 26 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Clifton
84% of rated businesses in Clifton hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 4 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Bristol as a whole, 76% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Clifton does better, by 8 percentage points.
| 5 out of 5 | 212 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 28 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Clifton
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Burgers/YoYo Burgers/Smash Cartel/Fatziki/Zeus on Loose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Kush Other catering premises | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 October 2025 |
| The Port of Call Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| The Portcullis Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 April 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Clifton
How many food businesses in Clifton have a hygiene rating?
278 food businesses in Clifton have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Bristol Council. 252 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Clifton?
84% of rated businesses in Clifton hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Clifton?
4 food businesses in Clifton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 0 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Clifton?
Environmental health officers at Bristol Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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- City Centre 552 places
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- Easton 190 places
- Bishopston 161 places
- Fishponds 155 places
- Brislington 146 places
- St Philips 132 places
- Redcliff 125 places
Food businesses in Clifton
- 1 York Place 5 - Very good
- 22 Clifton 5 - Very good
- Acento Awaiting inspection
- Agnes Spencer's Amazing Jamaican Cuisine 4 - Good
- All Stars Bristol 5 - Very good
- Alliance in Partnership 5 - Very good
- Alma Church 5 - Very good
- Alma Tavern and Theatre 5 - Very good
- Amorino Awaiting inspection
- ANNA Cake Couture 5 - Very good
- Apostle Room & Kitchen 4 - Good
- Aqua Brasserie 5 - Very good
- Ardito's Kitchen Awaiting inspection
- Aromas Takeaway 4 - Good
- Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd 5 - Very good
- Avon Gorge Hotel 5 - Very good
- Aya Sushi 5 - Very good
- Bake-A-Licious 5 - Very good
- Bakesmiths 5 - Very good
- Bar 44 5 - Very good
- Bare Grills 5 - Very good
- Basil 5 - Very good
- Batida 5 - Very good
- Bento Boss 5 - Very good
- Berkeley Square Hotel 5 - Very good
- Better Food 5 - Very good
- Black Sheep Coffee 5 - Very good
- BMH Kitchen @ Clifton College & Prep School 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.