The Pod Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Gloucestershire
The Pod 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: The Pod, Thornbury Skate Park, Alveston Hill, BS35 3HY
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Pod Kitchen among the 1,401 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 | 1,401 | 84% | ← The Pod Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 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 435 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 The Pod 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 Pod Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Inspire Arts Trust Other catering premises | 253 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Krispy Kreme Distributors/Transporters | 277 yards away | Exempt | |
| Happy Days Day Nursery Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Tesco Petrol Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Age UK South Gloucestershire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 2025 |
| Shelly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about The Pod Kitchen
What is The Pod Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Pod Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Pod 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 Pod Kitchen last inspected?
The Pod Kitchen was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 The Pod Kitchen?
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 The Pod Kitchen compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Pod Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Pod 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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