The Horseshoe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
The Horseshoe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Downend Road, Downend, South Gloucestershire, BS16 6BA
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Horseshoe among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ← The Horseshoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Horseshoe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Horseshoe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Gardens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Abm Catering At Christ Church C E Infant School School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Acorn Care Providers Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| 501Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Abm Catering @ Barley Close Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
Questions about The Horseshoe
What is The Horseshoe's food hygiene rating?
The Horseshoe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 24 March 2026.
Is The Horseshoe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Horseshoe last inspected?
The Horseshoe was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Horseshoe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Horseshoe compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Horseshoe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Horseshoe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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The Horseshoe is one of 52 rated food businesses in Downend. See every hygiene rating in Downend →
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