Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Gloucestershire
Ship Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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: Thornbury Road, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LL
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Ship 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% | ← Ship 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 Very 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 Ship 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn Bristol Alveston Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Premier Alveston Stores Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Alveston Parade Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| P Jones Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2022 |
| Perry And Son Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Square Bakehouse And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Win Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Natural Choice Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Ship Inn
What is Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Ship 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ship Inn last inspected?
Ship Inn was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Ship 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ship 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 Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Ship 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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