Zest Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bristol
Zest Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Zest Catering was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cheddar Grove Primary School, Cheddar Grove, Bedminster Down, BS13 7EN
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Zest Catering 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% | ← Zest Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Zest Catering 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 Zest Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Avon Fire & Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2022 |
| Ambassador Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2025 |
| Ashton Vale Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ashton News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Alpha & Omega African Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Ashton Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Zest Catering
What is Zest Catering's food hygiene rating?
Zest Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Zest Catering 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zest Catering last inspected?
Zest Catering was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Zest Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Zest Catering compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Zest Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Zest Catering 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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Zest Catering is one of 19 rated food businesses in Bedminster Down. See every hygiene rating in Bedminster Down →
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