Basement Beer food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bristol
Basement Beer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2026, 5 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: 36 Upper York Street, St Pauls, BS2 8QN
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Basement Beer among the 2,827 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,827 | 76% | ← Basement Beer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Basement Beer 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 Basement Beer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Archfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| 808 Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Basement Beer
What is Basement Beer's food hygiene rating?
Basement Beer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 7 February 2026.
Is Basement Beer 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Basement Beer last inspected?
Basement Beer was last inspected on 7 February 2026, 5 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 Basement Beer?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Basement Beer compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Basement Beer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Basement Beer 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Basement Beer and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Basement Beer is one of 88 rated food businesses in St Pauls. See every hygiene rating in St Pauls →
Bristol inspects and rates 4,464 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bristol →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →