Downs Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Gloucestershire
Downs Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 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: 105 Beach Road, Severn Beach, Bristol, BS35 4PQ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts Downs Bakery 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% | ← Downs Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 174 | 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 436 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 Downs Bakery 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 Downs Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Just As You Are Tea Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Faith House Residential Home Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Shirleys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Severn Beach Pre-School Other catering premises | 365 yards away | Exempt | |
| Caterlink At Severn Beach Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Vas's Taverna Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 March 2025 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
Questions about Downs Bakery
What is Downs Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Downs Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Downs Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Downs Bakery last inspected?
Downs Bakery was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 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 Downs Bakery?
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 Downs Bakery compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,675 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Downs Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Downs Bakery 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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