The Last Word food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Last Word 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 16 November 2023, more than 2 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: 3a Regent Street, Clifton, BS8 4HW
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Last Word among the 2,823 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← The Last Word | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Last Word 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 Last Word, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA Cake Couture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| 22 Clifton Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| 1 York Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| All Stars Bristol Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Last Word
What is The Last Word's food hygiene rating?
The Last Word has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 16 November 2023.
Is The Last Word 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 The Last Word last inspected?
The Last Word was last inspected on 16 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Last Word?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Last Word compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Last Word is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Last Word 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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