Block Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Somerset
Block Bakehouse 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 10 April 2025, 15 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: 59 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6AG
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Block Bakehouse among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Block Bakehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Block Bakehouse 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 Block Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Poacher Portishead Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Creation Cakes Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| Butchers Block (The) Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Plough Inn (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Indian Empire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Impero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Block Bakehouse
What is Block Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
Block Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Block Bakehouse 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 Block Bakehouse last inspected?
Block Bakehouse was last inspected on 10 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Block Bakehouse?
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 Block Bakehouse compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Block Bakehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Block Bakehouse 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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