The Bowl Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
The Bowl Inn 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: 16 Church Road, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4DT
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Bowl Inn among the 1,401 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 | 1,401 | 84% | ← The Bowl Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 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 435 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 Bowl Inn 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 Bowl Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Gloucestershire Fa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| AWKN Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Artisan Coffee Co Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Double Tree By Hilton Bristol North Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Kids Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Happy Days Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Adventure Digs Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about The Bowl Inn
What is The Bowl Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bowl Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Bowl Inn 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 Bowl Inn last inspected?
The Bowl Inn was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Bowl Inn?
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 Bowl Inn compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Bowl Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Bowl Inn 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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