Emmeline at Spike Island food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bristol
Emmeline at Spike Island 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: 133 Cumberland Road, Hotwells, BS1 6UX
How it compares in Bristol
In Bristol, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Emmeline at Spike Island sits behind roughly 2,827 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,827 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ← Emmeline at Spike Island | |
| 3 out of 5 | 190 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 757 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Emmeline at Spike Island 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 Emmeline at Spike Island, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aardman Animations Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Out of School Care School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashton Gate Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Ashton Fruit Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Emmeline at Spike Island
What is Emmeline at Spike Island's food hygiene rating?
Emmeline at Spike Island has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bristol Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Emmeline at Spike Island 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 Emmeline at Spike Island last inspected?
Emmeline at Spike Island was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Emmeline at Spike Island?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Emmeline at Spike Island compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,707 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, while Emmeline at Spike Island holds a 4. 608 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Emmeline at Spike Island 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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