The Sportsman & Annexe Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Sportsman & Annexe Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 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: The Sportsman, Nevil Road, Bishopston, BS7 9EQ
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sportsman & Annexe Inn sits behind roughly 2,822 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,822 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 613 | 17% | ← The Sportsman & Annexe Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 753 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 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 Sportsman & Annexe 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 Sportsman & Annexe Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor/PizzaAmore/DoughMasters/ManduGuys/Hansik/Bibigo Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Ashgrove Pharmacy Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ashley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Ashley Down After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aramark @ CCB ADC Coffee Shop School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ CCB ADC Refectory School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Ashgrove Park Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Aspens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about The Sportsman & Annexe Inn
What is The Sportsman & Annexe Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Sportsman & Annexe Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 21 March 2026.
Is The Sportsman & Annexe Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sportsman & Annexe Inn last inspected?
The Sportsman & Annexe Inn was last inspected on 21 March 2026, 3 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 Sportsman & Annexe Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sportsman & Annexe Inn compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,708 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while The Sportsman & Annexe Inn holds a 4. 613 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Sportsman & Annexe 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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