Central Pook food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
Central Pook 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 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Vine House, Northwick Road, Pilning, BS35 4HA
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Central Pook among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← Central Pook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Central Pook 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 Central Pook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilning Store Limited T/a Pilning Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 November 2025 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Vas's Taverna Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 March 2025 |
| Aurora Hedgeway School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Central Pook
What is Central Pook's food hygiene rating?
Central Pook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Central Pook 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 Central Pook last inspected?
Central Pook was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 months 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 Central Pook?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Pook compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Central Pook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Central Pook 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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