The Pack Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Pack Horse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 May 2025, 13 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: Pack Horse, 166-168 Lawrence Hill, Lawrence Hill, BS5 0DN
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pack Horse sits behind roughly 3,435 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ← The Pack Horse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pack Horse 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 Pack Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ababo's Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Al Makkah Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| 3ft6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Afghan Tasty Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about The Pack Horse
What is The Pack Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Pack Horse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bristol Council on 27 May 2025.
Is The Pack Horse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Pack Horse last inspected?
The Pack Horse was last inspected on 27 May 2025, 13 months 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 The Pack Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pack Horse compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Pack Horse holds a 3. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Pack Horse 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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