The Sodbury House Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Gloucestershire
The Sodbury House Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 1 April 2022, more than 4 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: Badminton Road, Old Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6LU
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sodbury House Hotel sits behind roughly 1,402 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ← The Sodbury House Hotel | |
| 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 437 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 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 Sodbury House Hotel 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 Sodbury House Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Overndale Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Edwards And Ward At Old Sodbury CoE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Sodbury Vale Soc. Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Mmc Leisure Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Archie's Toastie Shop Limited Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Coffee Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about The Sodbury House Hotel
What is The Sodbury House Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Sodbury House Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 1 April 2022.
Is The Sodbury House Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sodbury House Hotel last inspected?
The Sodbury House Hotel was last inspected on 1 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 Sodbury House Hotel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sodbury House Hotel compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while The Sodbury House Hotel holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Sodbury House Hotel 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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