The Cock And Tail food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
The Cock And Tail 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 13 November 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: The Cock And Tail, Commercial Road, Redcliff, BS1 6TG
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Cock And Tail among the 2,822 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 | 2,822 | 76% | ← The Cock And Tail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 613 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 753 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 Cock And Tail 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 Cock And Tail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| All Good Things Shop Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
Questions about The Cock And Tail
What is The Cock And Tail's food hygiene rating?
The Cock And Tail has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 13 November 2024.
Is The Cock And Tail 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 Cock And Tail last inspected?
The Cock And Tail was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 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 Cock And Tail?
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 Cock And Tail compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,708 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Cock And Tail is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Cock And Tail 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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