The Harbourside Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
The Harbourside Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 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: Ss Great Britain Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Hotwells, BS1 6TY
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Harbourside Kitchen 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% | ← The Harbourside Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Harbourside Kitchen 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 Harbourside Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aardman Animations Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| All in One Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Antix (Lazco Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| 168 Oriental Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| 1 York Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about The Harbourside Kitchen
What is The Harbourside Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Harbourside Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 4 March 2025.
Is The Harbourside Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Harbourside Kitchen last inspected?
The Harbourside Kitchen was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 Harbourside Kitchen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Harbourside Kitchen compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Harbourside Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Harbourside Kitchen 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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