Hat Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Hat Bistro holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 Denmark Street, City Centre, BS1 5DQ
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Hat Bistro sits behind roughly 2,827 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Hat Bistro | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hat Bistro 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 Hat Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| All in One Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Antix (Lazco Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| 168 Oriental Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Hat Bistro
What is Hat Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Hat Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 14 February 2023.
Is Hat Bistro safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hat Bistro last inspected?
Hat Bistro was last inspected on 14 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hat Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hat Bistro compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Hat Bistro holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Hat Bistro 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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