Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 16 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: 97 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2NT
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd sits behind roughly 2,823 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,823 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd 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 Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1b Pitville Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| ACHARI Indian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Alma Church Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Ashwell & Co (Events) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Alma Tavern and Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| abm catering @ Cotham School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aqua Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Archfield House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd
What is Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd last inspected?
Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 16 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 Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Low and Slow Barbecue Ltd 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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